Doğubayazıt Kalesi

Step into history at Doğubayazıt Kalesi, where ancient walls tell tales of empires and legends, all while offering breathtaking views of the stunning Ağrı landscape.

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Doğubayazıt Kalesi

It is in a place called Belleburç, in the northeast of Eski Bayazıt, five kilometers east of Doğubayazıt. The castle, whose builder is unknown, was used and expanded by various civilizations. Although it needs restoration today, its location on the cliffs reflects the splendor of the castle. Inside the castle, there are Urartian Rock Tombs and architectural remains from ancient times. There are caves and the remains of a temple in the middle of the castle. The castle, which was also used during the Seljuk and Ottoman times, is also known as the Urartian Castle.

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