Şeytan Castle
Şeytan Kalesi
A medieval castle on a lone peak in a deep canyon near Çıldır, with cliffs on three sides and a dramatic setting.
Şeytan Castle is in Çıldır district of Ardahan Province, not far from Lake Çıldır. It is built on an isolated rock peak in a deep canyon cut by a tributary of the Kura River. Vertical basalt cliffs surround it on three sides, and it is believed to be a fortress built by medieval Georgians. From the viewing platform at the canyon edge, the castle and gorge are impressive. It can be combined with Lake Çıldır in one day. Watch your step near the canyon edge, where there are no railings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lake Çıldır
- Kars Museum
- Kars Castle
- Taşköprü (Stone Bridge)
- Church of the Holy Apostles (Kümbet Mosque)
- Doğu Express (Kars Station)
- Russian-era Old Town (Baltic Architecture)
- Kars Cheese Museum