Giresun CastleGiresun Castle is a fortress built in the 2nd century BC in what is now Giresun Province, Turkey.HistoryGiresun Castle was built on the order of Pharnaces I of Pontus. Then, city was named "Farnakyas". Afterwards, the Roman Empire invaded the city and the city took back the name Kerasus or Cerasus.TransportationGoing to Giresun Castle is very convenient. It is possible to go to Giresun Castle on foot from the city center. It takes about thirty minutes. On the other hand, there are mini buses from several different locations to the castle.FacilitiesEntry is free. At the highest point of the castle, there is the tomb of Atatürk’s personal guard, Topal Osman. On the northern side, there is the Martyr's Cemetery and the tomb of Kurbande, a follower of Haci Bektash Veli. Giresun Museum is about ten minutes away by car.