Pinarhisar
Kırklareli, Turkey
Why visit Pinarhisar?
Pınarhisar is a district town in central Kırklareli Province with a long settlement history — cult sites, rock-cut altars, cave formations and Thracian-era tumuli are scattered through the district and its villages, including the Ambarkaya altar stone, the Pekmezdere cave, the Kaynarca cave monastery, and the İslambeyli tumulus (excavated 1992, finds now in Kırklareli Museum). Ancient sources record the Persian king Darius camping near the district's water sources in the 4th century BC. Pınarhisar's Byzantine hilltop castle is the best-known single landmark.
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By Car / Road
On the D020, 15 km east of Kirklareli.
Walkable.
What are the things to do?
Pınarhisar Castle — Large Byzantine hilltop fortress with panoramic views.
İslambeyli Tumulus — Thracian-era burial mound excavated in 1992; finds are displayed in Kırklareli Museum.
Ancient rock-cut sites in the district's villages, including the Ambarkaya altar stone and Kaynarca cave monastery.
Hike up to the castle for views over the district.
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Tea houses are the standard local gathering spot.
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Local produce.
Where to go next?
- Kırklareli — 15 km west.
- Vize — 25 km east.
Nearby in Kırklareli
More places to explore around Pinarhisar.
Guide content as of July 2026.
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