🇹🇷 Turkey
Castles near Mersin
14 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.
The closest is Cemilli Castle, 14 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Lampron — #1,168 of 5,479 worldwide — 41 km north.
Every one of them stands in Turkey — the country page shows the full national picture.
Within 25 km of Mersin
- Çandır Castle
24 km north · Ruin
Çandır Castle the medieval Armenian site of Paperon, is a fortification in Mersin Province, Turkey.
- Belenkeşlik Castle
20 km north · Castle
Belenkeşlik Castle is a medieval castle in Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated to the north of Soğucak belde of Mersin.
- Tece Castle
18 km south-west · Ruin
Tece Castle is a ruined castle in Mersin Province, southern Turkey.
- Cemilli Castle
14 km west · Castle
Cemilli Castle is a medieval castle in the rural area of Mersin in southern Turkey.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Lampron
41 km north · Castle
Lampron is a castle near the town of Çamlıyayla in Mersin Province, Turkey. While part of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia in the Middle Ages, the…
- Kızkalesi
57 km south-west · Castle
Kızkalesi is an island castle situated on a small island in Mersin Province of Turkey.
- Sinap Castle
43 km north · Castle
Sinap Castle is a medieval Armenian fortification in Çamlıyayla ilçe of Mersin Province in southern Turkey.
- Mancınık Castle
60 km south-west · Castle
Mancınık Castle is a Hellenistic castle ruin in Mersin Province, Turkey. Its original name is unknown.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q134291.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Mersin?
The Castlemap atlas maps 14 landmarks (11 castles · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Mersin, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Mersin?
Cemilli Castle, a castle 14 km west of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Mersin?
Lampron, ranked #1,168 of 5,479 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 41 km north from Mersin.
Nearby city guides: Adana (66 km) · Latakia (176 km) · Hama (267 km) · Limassol (276 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.