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Namrun (Lampron) Castle

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Namrun (Lampron) Castle

Çamlıyayla, Mersin

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One of the important castles of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, on the rocky hill above Çamlıyayla.

Safety warning

The path up to the castle is steep and rocky.

Its story

The castle, known as Lampron, was one of the strongholds of the Hethumid family in the 11th–13th centuries. It is impressive with its walls resting against the natural rock mass, its cisterns and its rock-cut rooms. The highland setting of Çamlıyayla, surrounded by cedar and pine forests, makes the castle the center of a cool summer route.

Key facts

Altitude
about 1200 m
Best period
May–October
Getting there
~50 km north of Tarsus
Visit duration
1 hour

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Day trip
  • Hiking

Location

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37.16674, 34.60223

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lampron | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1801490