History and archaeology / Castle
Koyulhisar Upper Castle (Kale-i Bala)
Koyulhisar, Sivas
Castle remains on steep slopes east of the village of Yukarıkale, overlooking the Kelkit valley.
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Its story
The Upper Castle (Kale-i Bala), one of Koyulhisar's two historic castles, stands on steep slopes east of the village of Yukarıkale. Local sources report that the castle was commissioned by the Akkoyunlu ruler Uzun Hasan. Describing the castle, Evliya Çelebi writes that inside there were about 100 houses, a granary, an armory, water cisterns and an iron gate, and below a town with a mosque and shops. The castle, of which only ruins can be seen today, stands out for its position watching over the Kelkit valley. The district is also known for the famous Koyulhisar 'castle tomato' (kale domatesi), named after the village.
Key facts
- Period
- Middle Ages; according to local sources Akkoyunlu (15th century)
- Status
- Ruins
- Admission
- Free access
- Visit duration
- 45–60 minutes (including the climb)
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
- Hiking
Location
40.27788, 37.86545
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/yukari-kale-koyulhisar/ | https://koyulhisar.bel.tr/tarihi-yerler/ | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koyulhisar | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133236568