Bolaman Castle

Bolaman Castle is located in the Bolaman Neighborhood of the Fatsa District in Ordu Province, within Türkiye’s Black Sea Region. The castle was built on a promontory gently extending toward the sea. The structure is situated along the Ordu–Samsun highway, approximately 30 kilometers from the city center of Ordu and about 4 kilometers from the district center of Fatsa.

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Bolaman Castle consists of two sections: an inner castle and an outer castle, constructed for surveillance and garrison functions. The inner castle is located at the western end of the structure and features high curtain walls built using the rubble stone technique with cut stone and fieldstone materials. Within the inner castle there is a small chapel with a basilica plan.

The wooden mansion built atop the inner castle in the 18th century is also known as the Kademoğlu Mansion. The structure features a double-pitched roof design and is regarded as one of the representative examples of civil architecture in the region. The wooden mansion was constructed in integrated harmony with the inner castle structure. It has been restored by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism in accordance with its original form.

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Within the castle complex there are three mansions and one church. These structures indicate that the castle served multiple functions. The church inside the complex follows a basilica plan and is positioned as a religious building.

Access to Bolaman Castle is provided via the Ordu–Samsun highway. The distance between Fatsa District and Bolaman Neighborhood is approximately 4 kilometers, while the distance between the city center of Ordu and Bolaman is approximately 30 kilometers. The structure is situated along the coastline, commanding a dominant position overlooking the sea.

Bolaman Castle is one of the historical sites visited under the scope of cultural tourism. The castle and the mansion built upon it have been placed under protection and restored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. As a result, the structure has been preserved to the present day while maintaining its architectural uniqueness.