Niğde Castle, Medieval fortress in Niğde, Turkey.
The castle structure extends across a rocky elevation, featuring both inner fortifications at the northern peak and outer defensive walls surrounding the complex.
The fortress evolved from an 8th century Byzantine foundation to its final form under Seljuk rule between 1155 and 1237, serving multiple civilizations.
The castle grounds contain the Alâeddin Mosque from 1223 and the Hatıroğlu Fountain from 1267, representing different periods of Turkish architectural heritage.
The castle site includes a clock tower from 1901, which was constructed by modifying an existing southwestern tower into a ten-sided structure.
After the fall of ancient Tyana to Arab forces in 708 AD, the entire population relocated to this elevated location, establishing a new settlement.
Location: Niğde Province
Location: Niğde
GPS coordinates: 37.96817,34.67961
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:41
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