Eynesil Castle is located within the boundaries of the Eynesil district of Giresun Province, in the Boztepe neighborhood. It lies approximately 2 kilometers east of the district center. Built on a rocky peninsula along the Black Sea coast, it is a coastal fortress constructed using rubble stone masonry techniques. The structure is situated at a low elevation near sea level.

Eynesil Castle (Anadolu Agency)

Physical Characteristics

The castle was constructed using rubble stone masonry. Its walls, oriented north-south, conform to the natural contours of the rocky terrain on which it was built. A central wall running east-west divides the fortress into two sections. At the midpoint of this wall is an opening approximately two meters wide, providing access to the section facing the sea.

History and Construction Period

There is no definitive information regarding the exact date of construction or the identity of the builder of Eynesil Castle. However, it has been suggested that the structure may date to the Roman period. Detailed scholarly research on its history remains limited.

Architectural Structure and Interior Elements

The castle contains a single cistern. Some sources also mention the presence of a church within the fortress. This church was located east of the central open area, facing the cliffs. However, no remains of this church are visible today.

View of Eynesil Castle (Türkiye Culture Portal)

Conservation Status and Restoration

Eynesil Castle was placed under protection by Decision No. 2124 of the Trabzon Board for the Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage, dated 23 December 1994. In 2001, restoration works were carried out, implementing repairs consistent with the original structure. These efforts partially restored the castle’s architectural integrity.

Access Information

The castle is situated along the Giresun-Trabzon Highway and is accessible by road. It is approximately 81 kilometers from the city center of Giresun and can be reached quickly from the Eynesil district center via the highway.