| Bolaman Castle | |
|---|---|
Bolaman Kalesi | |
| Bolaman, Fatsa, Ordu in Turkey | |
  Bolaman Castle Location of Bolaman Castle in Turkey | |
| Coordinates | 41°02′12″N 37°35′28″E / 41.03667°N 37.59111°E |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Culture and Tourism |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Restored |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Ashlar |
The Bolaman Castle (Turkish: Bolaman Kalesi) is a historic castle located at Bolaman town of Fatsa in Ordu Province, Turkey.
The castle is situated 4 km (2.5 mi) east of Fatsa on the Black Sea coast. It sits on the rock at a pointed peninsula overlooking the sea. Its construction date is unknown. However, it is believed that the castle was built by the Kingdom of Pontus as a fortress to serve the purpose of a watchtower.[1]
The castle consist of inner and the outer walls made of ashlar. There are watchtowers on the outer walls around the courtyard. Inside the castle, there is a chapel in the form of a basilica.[2]
In the 18th century, a wooden mansion with two huge bay windows at two ends was built by a native family on the inner castle. Known as the "Kademoğlu Mansion", this typical Ottoman architectural house is a landmark of Fatsa. After its originally restoration by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2009, the mansion is used as an ethnographic museum and a restaurant for regional cuisine under the name "Haznedaroğlu Mansion".[1][3]
