Göle Kalecik Castle

Located near the Kalecik village of the Göle district, this historical castle sheds light on the deep-rooted defensive history of the Ardahan region.

Kalecik Castle is one of the most important ancient defensive structures within the borders of Göle. Built on steep rocks, the castle is estimated to date back to the Urartian period. The ruins, which share architectural features with other defensive structures across Ardahan, provide significant data for understanding the military past of the region. Visitors can observe the geographical layout of the district from around the castle and utilize the Map section to examine its exact location.