Zilkale
Zilkale
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atcas
Ankara, Türkiye214 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
On our way back to Palovit waterfall, we visited this place as well. The view is very good, be careful if you have small children, the stairs are steep and dangerous. Ideal for those who love historical texture. Every part of the castle is explained. Entrance is 12 TL, children are free.
Written 19 November 2023
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H Brown
Ankara, Türkiye37 contributions
Jul 2020
This is probably the most well preserved and explained castle ruins we've seen in Turkey. We enjoyed all the signs describing each area and room. Very well done!
Written 1 August 2020
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John U
Saint Louis, MO361 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
The fortress itself is not that large and is not intact. The views from it are very good. This is in the Kaçkar national park, and there are areas with very large waterfalls worth seeing , nearby
Written 12 July 2017
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MAEsTrips
57 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
I haven't seen inside as I have seen the castle on my way to highlands, hurrying up to catch the sunset. I have it on my checklist now! I hope inside is not ruined with bad restoration as from the outside it is really a sight to see with forests and mountains in the background.
Written 19 June 2017
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Erdem
Wuppertal, Germany10 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
It's worth to visit this castle, because of its beautiful views. Don't miss to walk around. You will find nice photo points.
Written 18 September 2016
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Alan K
Nottingham, UK27 contributions
A very impressive castle viewed from any angle. Definately not a ruin. İt was closed when we visited in January but we were still able to walk round the walls. The information boards were interesting and informative.
İ hope to return in summer when it's open. The drive upto the castle is very interesting too with Alpine like views and tiny hamlets. You can also walk across a stone arched bridge built in 1693.
İ hope to return in summer when it's open. The drive upto the castle is very interesting too with Alpine like views and tiny hamlets. You can also walk across a stone arched bridge built in 1693.
Written 31 January 2015
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TurkReggie
Ankara, Türkiye40 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
A must stop, simple and sweet. Definitely worth a tour, but those with little ones note the lack of guard rails and steep drops. Spectacular views of the valley and river below.
Written 23 April 2019
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namikyakup
72 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
One of the main point of other 4 castles used for defence, caravans etc in old times, 750m up from sea level and 100m up from the river. Restorated 2011. You can find a cafe to have some drinks and foods.
Written 16 July 2018
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AnonPalestine
Istanbul, Türkiye79 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This is a must see. You can walk around the castle and enjoy looking down at the valley and up to the mountains. It is so well kept.
Then have a cup of tea at the cafe next door and continue to the Polavit waterfall.
Then have a cup of tea at the cafe next door and continue to the Polavit waterfall.
Written 8 April 2018
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Gul
Ankara, Türkiye85 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
I love Zilkale it has a wonderfull view. I also love the cafe behind it. named as zilkaledibi cafe. They make very good meals and potatoes
Written 14 September 2017
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2019 ücretleri nedir ve açılış kapanış saatleri hakkında bilgisi olan varmıdır?
Written 24 March 2019
kalabalık bir durup girdik yanılmıyorsam 4 yada 5 tl olacak giriş saatleri mesai saatiyle aynı iyi gezmeler dilerim
Written 25 March 2019
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