About Belenkeşlik Castle
Belenkeşlik Castle is a medieval castle in Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated to the north of Soğucak belde (town) of Mersin. Its distance to Mersin centreum is about 20 kilometres (12 mi).
The exact construction date of the castle is not known. But it was probably a late Byzantine or an Armenian building. Belenkeşlik Castle was one of the smaller fortifications used to control the roads. It is a rectangular plan castle. Although presently it is a two-storey building, judging from the consoles, probably there was also a third floor in the past. The building material is face stone.
This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Belenkeşlik Castle
Location and Access
Belenkeşlik Castle is located in Toroslar district, Mersin. Coordinates are 36.97222, 34.55333. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Mersin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Mersin
- District Toroslar
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 36.97222, 34.55333
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