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Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi)
Cin Kulesi, also called Payas Kalesi, is located in the district of Payas. According to the archives, it is entirely an Ottoman castle. The castle was in a ruined condition at the time it came under Turkish rule. For this reason, in 1567 Istanbul sent an order to the Bey of Adana, commanding that the castle be repaired immediately, and it was completed in 1577.
Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi) and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
In 1918 - 39, when Hatay was a separate Republic, the castle, which is claimed to have had an important military garrison, was a structure where serious criminals were also imprisoned before 1919.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi) sits within Payas, Hatay. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Hatay, 2 of them in Payas.
The nearest stop is Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Külliyesi, 80 m to the east. 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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Frequently asked
- What is Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi)?
- Cin Kulesi, also called Payas Kalesi, is located in the district of Payas. According to the archives, it is entirely an Ottoman castle. The castle was in a ruined condition at the time it came under Turkish rule. For this reason, in 1567 Istanbul sent an order to the Bey of Adana, commanding that the castle be repaired immediately, and it was completed in 1577.
- Where is Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi)?
- Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi) is in Payas, Hatay.
- How long does it take to visit Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi)?
- The suggested visit time for Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi) is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi)?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi); the closest are Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Külliyesi, Rum Katolik Kilisesi, Süryani Katolik Kilisesi.
- Is Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi) on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Cin Kulesi (Payas Kalesi) lies 2.5 km from the Adana – Hatay route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.