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Bakras Castle

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Bakras Castle

Belen, Hatay

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A medieval castle in the Amanos Mountains overlooking the Belen Pass and the Amik Plain; one of the important bases of the Knights Templar.

Safety warning

The ground inside the castle is uneven and the risk of falling is high; do not climb the walls. Keep away from walls cracked after the earthquake.

Its story

The castle, on the site of ancient Pagrae, is at a key point controlling the road to Antakya. Strengthened in the Byzantine period, the building passed into the hands of the Knights Templar in the 12th century and changed hands between Saladin and the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. The walls and vaulted spaces rising on a rocky hill are still impressive today. The view from the hill over the Amik Plain is wide.

Key facts

Period
Byzantine, Crusader, Armenian Cilicia
Status
Remains; limited visitor infrastructure

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Hiking

Location

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36.42691, 36.22511

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagras | https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/bakras-kalesi/