Destination
Yılan Kalesi
Yılan Kalesi, located on the historic Silk Road leading to Antakya by crossing the Taurus Mountains, was built by the Byzantines during the period of Crusader occupation of Çukurova in the Middle Ages. The castle has eight round bastions and also includes within its field of view the other castles on the plain, such as Anavarza, Tumlu and Kozan Castles. From the guard gate located to the south of the castle, the terraces are reached by stone-stepped stairs.
Yılan Kalesi and 6 places around it
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- History
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Yılan Kalesi sits within Ceyhan, Adana. The toroti catalogue holds 51 described stops across Adana, 5 of them in Ceyhan.
The nearest stop is Muvatalli Rölyefi, 1.3 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Adana – Hatay route passes 4.4 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Yılan Kalesi?
- Yılan Kalesi, located on the historic Silk Road leading to Antakya by crossing the Taurus Mountains, was built by the Byzantines during the period of Crusader occupation of Çukurova in the Middle Ages. The castle has eight round bastions and also includes within its field of view the other castles on the plain, such as Anavarza, Tumlu and Kozan Castles. From the guard gate located to the south of the castle, the terraces are reached by stone-stepped stairs.
- Where is Yılan Kalesi?
- Yılan Kalesi is in Ceyhan, Adana.
- How long does it take to visit Yılan Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Yılan Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Yılan Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yılan Kalesi; the closest are Muvatalli Rölyefi, Misis Köprüsü, Dumlu (Tumlu) Kalesi.
- Is Yılan Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Yılan Kalesi lies 4.4 km from the Adana – Hatay route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.