About Evciler Castle
Evciler Castle (Turkish: Evciler Kalesi), also called as Kızılbağ Castle, and Evcili Castle is a small medieval castle in Mersin Province, Turkey.
The castle is located at 37°02′26″N 34°29′34″E. Visitors from Mersin follow to highway norths to Kızılbağ, and from there eastwards to Değirmendere. The castle is situated on a 890 m (2,920 ft)-high hill. It overlooks Kızılbağ Pond. Its distance to Mersin is about 40 km (25 mi).
There is no historical document about the castle, which was formally surveyed in 1979. But, judging from the masonry, it may be a Byzantine or Armenian fortification. It has small rectangular plan and three storey keep.
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Location and Access
Evciler Castle is located in Toroslar district, Mersin. Coordinates are 37.03868, 34.49427. 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 37.03868, 34.49427
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