Hançerkale

Historical Places Mersin

Hançerkale (literally "dagger castle") is the popular name given to a Byzantine observation tower ruin in Mersin Province, Turkey.

Hançerkale - Mersin
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About Hançerkale

Hançerkale (literally "dagger castle") is the popular name given to a Byzantine observation tower ruin in Mersin Province, Turkey.

This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Hançerkale

Location and Access

Hançerkale is located in Mersin. Coordinates are 36.51667, 33.98333. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Mersin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hançerkale is located in Mersin. Coordinates: 36.51667, 33.98333.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Mersin and visit Hançerkale with a professional tour guide.

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