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Korykos Land Castle

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Korykos Land Castle

Erdemli, Mersin

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The coastal land castle of the ancient city of Korykos, directly opposite Kız Kalesi (Maiden's Castle).

Its story

Korykos was an important port city in the Roman and Byzantine periods. The land castle was enlarged in the Middle Ages with stones reused from ancient buildings and surrounded by a double line of walls. Inside the castle are the remains of a chapel and a cistern; around it are a large necropolis and rock tombs.

Key facts

Admission
Paid (Müzekart may be valid)
Getting there
Town of Kızkalesi, beside the D400
Visit duration
45 min–1 hour

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Traveling with kids

Location

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36.46528, 34.15417

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corycus | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2167586