Afyonkarahisar · Afyon · Turkey

Afyon Kale

Historic photo spotgoogle verified

~30 min

easy

7/10

contemplative

The kale (castle) or hisar (fortress) overlooks Afyon from a craggy rock and the steep path up is signposted opposite Ulu and Yukarı Pazar Camis. The strenuous approach passes Ottoman guard towers on what was quite the formidable defensive structure. A taxi up costs about ₺15.