Castles

Castles

Bayburt Castle The castle was constructed on the steep rocks located at the Northern part of the city. The constructors of the castle are not certain. Before it was conquered by the Turkish forces, it had been under the dominance of Roman, Byzantine, Arabic and Kommenos civilizations.

Saruhan Castle The castle is located at the Saruhan village located at 35 km. distance from the city center.

Mausoleums The most important mausoleums of the city are Pulur (Gökçedere) Ferhat Bey Mosque, Sünür (Çayıryolu) Kutlu Bey Mosque, Dede Korkut Mausoleum.