Corycus

Historical Places Mersin

Corycus (Greek: Κώρυκος; also transliterated Corycos or Korykos; Armenian: Կոռիկոս, romanized: Koṙikos; Turkish: Kız Kalesi, lit. "maiden castle") was an ancient city in Cilicia Trachaea, Anatolia, lo...

Corycus - Mersin
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About Corycus

Corycus (Greek: Κώρυκος; also transliterated Corycos or Korykos; Armenian: Կոռիկոս, romanized: Koṙikos; Turkish: Kız Kalesi, lit. "maiden castle") was an ancient city in Cilicia Trachaea, Anatolia, located at the mouth of the valley called Şeytan deresi; the site is now occupied by the town of Kızkalesi (formerly Ghorgos), Mersin Province, Turkey.

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Location and Access

Corycus is located in Mersin. Coordinates are 36.46725, 34.14863. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Mersin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Corycus is located in Mersin. Coordinates: 36.46725, 34.14863.

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 Corycus with a professional tour guide.

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