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Ermenek Kalesi
Although it is not known in which year Ermenek Castle was built, it was an important castle especially for the Karamanoğulları. Although it took the name of the district where it is located, it was known in the past as Firan Castle. Although the castle was generally used for defense purposes, it is known that it was used as a prison for a period.
Ermenek Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
Although it is not known in which year Ermenek Kalesi was built, it was an important castle especially for the Karamanoğulları. Although it took the name of the district where it is located, it was known in the past as Firan Kalesi. Although the castle was generally used for defensive purposes, it is known that it was used as a prison for a period.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Ermenek Kalesi sits within Ermenek, Karaman. The toroti catalogue holds 37 described stops across Karaman, 10 of them in Ermenek.
The nearest stop is Meraspolis Mağarası, 30 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Ermenek Kalesi?
- Although it is not known in which year Ermenek Castle was built, it was an important castle especially for the Karamanoğulları. Although it took the name of the district where it is located, it was known in the past as Firan Castle. Although the castle was generally used for defense purposes, it is known that it was used as a prison for a period.
- Where is Ermenek Kalesi?
- Ermenek Kalesi is in Ermenek, Karaman.
- How long does it take to visit Ermenek Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Ermenek Kalesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Ermenek Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ermenek Kalesi; the closest are Meraspolis Mağarası, Tol Medrese, Ermenek Turkuaz Baraji.