Giresun Castle

Giresun Castle is a fortress built in the 2nd century BC in what is now Giresun Province, Turkey.

Giresun Castle.

History

Giresun Castle was built on the order of Pharnaces I of Pontus (king of Kingdom of Pontus and son of Mithridates III of Pontus).[1] Then, city was named "Farnakyas". Afterwards, the Roman Empire invaded the city (63 BCE) and the city took back the name Kerasus or Cerasus (the name was used since ancient times. Over time, it changed to Giresun).[2][3]

Location

Giresun Castle is located on top of hill at the center of Giresun Province (Turkey). The castle overlooks the coast so people can see Giresun Island (one of the two islands in Black Sea).

Transportation

Going to Giresun Castle is very convenient. It is possible to go to Giresun Castle on foot from the city center. It takes about thirty minutes. On the other hand, there are mini buses from different several locations to the castle.[4]

Facilities

Entry is free. At the highest point of the castle, there is the tomb of Atatürk’s personal guard, Topal Osman. On the northern side, there is the Martyr's Cemetery and the tomb of Kurbande, a follower of Haci Bektash Veli. Giresun Museum is about ten minutes away by car.

References
  1. Alan, Hakan (2010). "Black Sea Region". Turkey (English). AS Books. p. 166. ISBN 9789750114779.
  2. "Giresun Castle - Turkey - Black Sea Silk Road Corridor". Tr.blackseasilkroad.com. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  3. "Karadeniz'in incisi Giresun'un buram buram tarih kokan mekanı; Giresun kalesi". Gzt.com. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  4. "Giresun Castle can be examined as inner and outer castle sections". Giresun.edu.tr. Retrieved 5 December 2017.

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