Historical Canca Castle and Kuşakkaya Viewing Summit (Silk Road Castle)

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Located on a steep andesite monolith hill at an altitude of 1,500 meters overlooking Gümüşhane city center, Canca Castle was built to protect the Silk Road silver shipment during the Roman and Trebizond Empire periods. The 360-degree panorama of the Gümüşhane valley from the cisterns and bastion ruins on the steep rocky summit resembling an eagle's nest, and the famous Kuşakkaya viewing hill right next to it, is breathtaking. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The altitude is 1,530 meters. It is on a steep volcanic rock tower overlooking the Harşit valley. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees