B.C. Views of the mausoleum, cemetery and Giresun Island in the castle complex built on the hill in the 2nd century.
The castle is located on the volcanic rock overlooking the city, at the highest point of the peninsula that divides Giresun into two, which is a first-degree natural and archaeological protected area. There is not enough information about when Giresun Castle was built. However, some sources date back to II BC. It shows that it was built by Pontus King Farnakes I in the 16th century. During the Byzantine Period, the castle, located 100 meters above the sea, witnessed widespread settlement. That’s why the word castle-city was used here. The building consists of two parts, the inner and outer castle. There are ruins of a palace in the inner castle. The castle walls surround the city starting from the southwest and extending to the northeast. It is thought that the caves built with block stones in the north of the castle were used as shelter.
There is a mausoleum of the national struggle hero Topal Osman Ağa in the castle. Today, the castle is designed as a picnic and excursion area. The walls of Giresun Castle, which is referred to as the “Bronze Walled Castle” in ancient sources, are thought to date from the Hellenistic Period. The castle is also an ideal spot to watch Giresun, where green and blue meet, from high above.
It’s a place where you can see a beautiful sea view. It’s easy to climb up to the castle. It’s not too big. It’s free. You don’t need to buy a ticket. It has a market, a cafe, benches, seating areas for picnics and sinks. It’s a place where you can go and have a good time, regardless of whether you are young or old. It’s for the family. a suitable place.
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