History and archaeology / Castle
Ortahisar Castle
Ürgüp, Nevşehir
A giant rock mass rising about 90 meters in the middle of the town of Ortahisar, hollowed out with rooms; thought to have been a refuge in the Byzantine period.
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Its story
Ortahisar Castle is a giant rock mass, called Sivrikaya by the locals, rising right in the middle of the town. The inside of the rock is carved with interconnected rooms and halls, and it is thought to have been used as a refuge against attacks in the Byzantine period. The stone houses rising in tiers at the foot of the castle offer characteristic examples of Cappadocian civil architecture. Ortahisar is also known for storing citrus fruit brought from the Mediterranean, as well as local potatoes and apples, in its rock-carved storehouses.
Key facts
- Height
- About 86–90 m
- Admission
- Paid
- Getting there
- About 5 km from Ürgüp
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
38.61981, 34.86443
Where to eat nearby
45 venues within about 2 km
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ortahisar,_Ürgüp | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ortahisar,_Nevşehir