The history of Nevsehir castle dates back to the ancient Roman period. It is known as a castle built to protect the old Roman road and the silk road. In 1726, the area around Nevsehir castle, which was a small village during the time of Nevşehirli Grand Vizier Damat İbrahim Pasha, was elevated to city status with the name Nevsehir.
In order to further expand this residential area, which was a city during the reign of Damat Ibrahim Pasha, Kurşunlu Mosque and residential and residential areas such as a soup kitchen, a madrasa and a hama were built around it. Nevsehir castle was also restored during this period. Nevsehir castle and its surroundings are an area with a different structure that has hosted many civilizations. In 2018, Nevşehir Hacıbektaş Veli University conducted a major scientific research in the castle and its surroundings and underground tunnels and different living spaces were discovered. Some excavations and research are still ongoing.
The architectural structure of Nevsehir castle consists of a polygonal shape. Nevsehir castle, which has 4 bastions and 42 battlements, has 2 different entrance gates in the eastern part and the western part. Its altitude in the region is around 1343 1430 altitude. The castle was built with trench areas suitable for attacks that may come from outside. The structure of the castle consists of basalt stones.
With recent arrangements, the interior and surroundings of Nevsehir castle have been made suitable for tourism and are waiting for its visitors. We recommend you to visit the castle, which is located in an area overlooking Nevsehir.
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