Çankırı Castle and Emir Karatekin Tomb
The castle, which was afforested by landscaping in the past years, is a popular recreation spot and also a place to visit. That the tomb of the Seljuk Commander Karatekin Bey, who was the conqueror of Kastamonu, Sinop, and Çankırı, is located herein increases the importance of the castle even more.
The tombs of Karatekin Bey and his wife Meryem Hatun and their two children are in this quite plain building, which is thought to belong to the era of the Danishmended dynasty. In the castle, which is located on a hill overlooking the whole of Çankırı, areas have been created to meet the social needs of the visitors.
The castle, which can be reached by car, has seating areas, pergolas, electricity, water, mosque, and parking lot.
