Belenkeşlik Castle, Medieval castle in Mersin Province, Turkey.
The castle features a rectangular layout with two floors constructed from face stone, displaying typical military architecture of its period.
Built during the Byzantine Empire or Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, the castle served as a strategic fortification to control regional roads.
The architectural elements within the castle walls reflect the building techniques and defensive strategies of medieval Turkish fortifications.
Located 20 kilometers from central Mersin, the castle remains accessible to visitors through designated roads with parking facilities.
Archaeological studies at the site revealed evidence of a potential third floor through the discovery of remaining stone consoles.
GPS coordinates: 36.97216,34.55339
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:29
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