Andoz Castle

Andoz Castle, locally known as Andoz Kalesi, lies west of the town of Espiye, in the province of Giresun in Turkey.

Nothing is known about the history of Andoz Castle. Some Turkish sources state that it dates back to the 13th century, but nothing more. The British historian A. Bryer stated that Andoz might be identified as a medieval castle with the name Holy Anthony Castle.

The castle was built on a narrow and very steep rock, orientated from north to south. It dominates a long section of the Yağlıdere river running east of it and the river mouth to the north. The castle's only entrance is at its north end, flanked by two towers. It is divided, by a curtain wall in its center, in a northern and southern section. In the northern section is a well and an unidentified vaulted structure.

Andoz Castle is freely accessible. I liked the castle but mostly because of its location. Its interior is very overgrown and there isn't much to see.

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