History and archaeology / Castle
Softa Castle
Bozyazı, Mersin
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An Armenian-period castle on a steep hill overlooking the sea, east of Bozyazı.
Safety warning
The climb is steep and shadeless; avoid summer middays.
Its story
The castle was built in the period of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia to watch the coast and the passes; it was later used by the Karamanids. Its long wall line, bastions and the cisterns inside are quite well preserved. From the hilltop, the Bozyazı coast and the Mediterranean are seen in a wide panorama.
Key facts
- Admission
- Open area
- Getting there
- ~3 km east of Bozyazı
- Visit duration
- 1–1.5 hours
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
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36.10444, 33.01722
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softa_Castle | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28220752