Historical Bitlis Castle & Steep Rock Bastions (312 BC)

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Bitlis Castle is a 2300-year-old monumental castle, built by Badlis, one of the commanders of Alexander the Great, on a steep rock mass where two valleys meet in 312 BC, and is the symbol of the city with its impregnable walls, towers and secret waterways. The castle, which Evliya Çelebi praised in his Seyahatname, has a unique view overlooking the valley. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is located on a steep monolithic rock at the intersection of Bitlis and Hosor Streams, at an altitude of 1540 meters above sea level. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees