Where is Bakras Kalesi?

Bakras Kalesi is in Belen, Hatay.

How long does it take to visit Bakras Kalesi?

The suggested visit time for Bakras Kalesi is about 30 minutes.

What else is there to see near Bakras Kalesi?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Bakras Kalesi; the closest are Süryani Katolik Kilisesi, Rum Katolik Kilisesi, Hatay Arkeoloji Müzesi.

Is Bakras Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?

Bakras Kalesi lies 2.5 km from the Adana – Hatay route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Bakras Kalesi

The history of Bakras Castle is very old and dates back to antiquity. Various rumors have been put forward about it. One of these is that Ammuri King Dakianus had this castle built. While returning to Syria, Dakianus passed through steep passes and had this castle built in memory of his beloved wife Bağrez, who fell from her horse and rolled into the abyss at the place where Bakras Castle now stands.

Belen, Hatay

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Suggested visit:30 minutes

The history of Bakras Castle is very old and dates back to antiquity. Various legends have been put forward about it. One of these is that Ammuri King Dakianus had this castle built. While returning to Syria, Dakianus passed through steep passes and had this castle built in memory of his beloved wife Bağrez, who fell from her horse and rolled into the abyss at the place where Bakras Castle now stands.

At a glance

Type: castle, archaeological site
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture, Ottoman architecture

Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Bakras Kalesi sits within Belen, Hatay. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Hatay, 1 of them in Belen.

The nearest stop is Süryani Katolik Kilisesi, 19 km to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Adana – Hatay route passes 2.5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Süryani Katolik Kilisesi19 km to the north Rum Katolik Kilisesi19 km to the north Hatay Arkeoloji Müzesi23 km to the south Aziz Paul Ortodoks Kilisesi24 km to the south Saint Pierre Kilisesi24 km to the south Kurşunlu Han25 km to the south

Routes that pass close by

Adana – Hatay2.5 km

Frequently asked

What is Bakras Kalesi?: The history of Bakras Castle is very old and dates back to antiquity. Various rumors have been put forward about it. One of these is that Ammuri King Dakianus had this castle built. While returning to Syria, Dakianus passed through steep passes and had this castle built in memory of his beloved wife Bağrez, who fell from her horse and rolled into the abyss at the place where Bakras Castle now stands.
Where is Bakras Kalesi?: Bakras Kalesi is in Belen, Hatay.
How long does it take to visit Bakras Kalesi?: The suggested visit time for Bakras Kalesi is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Bakras Kalesi?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Bakras Kalesi; the closest are Süryani Katolik Kilisesi, Rum Katolik Kilisesi, Hatay Arkeoloji Müzesi.
Is Bakras Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?: Bakras Kalesi lies 2.5 km from the Adana – Hatay route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.