( Bayburt Kalesi ) The castle built on the steep , craggy rocks situated in the northern part of Bayburt city. It is still not clear by whom and when the castle was built .
It is understood that the castle was used by Bagrat Dynasty therefore it can be easily said the history and existence of the Bayburt castle goes very late in hisory.
Romans , Armenians, Byzantines , Arabs and Komnenos kingdom had dominated the castle before it was captured by Turks.
When looked up to the walls and structures of castle ; It can easily be said that the castle was restored and repaired many times
The bastion heights of the castle is 12-13 mt and ramparts height reach almost 30 mt.
The Eastern gate of the castle called like Iron gate ( demir kapi ) and the western gate called like sentry box.
Bayburt Castle generously presents the mystical combination of old and new together. When you wander in the corridors of castle you will be amazed and dazzled from the view and atmosphere of the Castle.
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