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Namrun Kalesi
Namrun, which dates to the Middle Ages and is one of the most famous castles in the region, is in the Çamlıyayla district center. It was known as “Illibru” during the Hittite and Assyrian Periods. The defensive castle, built on a high hill, is reached by a ruined staircase. Namrun’s strategic importance lies in its role in protecting the Cilician Gates above Gülek Kalesi. The Hetums ruled in Namrun for a long time.
Namrun Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
Namrun, which dates to the Middle Ages and is one of the most famous castles in the region, is in the Çamlıyayla district center. It was known as “Illibru” during the Hittite and Assyrian Periods. The defensive castle, built on a high hill, is reached by a ruined staircase. Namrun’s strategic importance lies in its role in protecting the Cilician Gates above Gülek Castle. The Hetums ruled in Namrun for a long time. In the late 14th century, a Mamluk garrison was stationed here for a time.
According to Wikipedia
Lampron is a castle and archaeological site in the Taurus Mountains near Çamlıyayla in Mersin Province, Turkey. Founded in 1071, it was known by this name during the Middle Ages when it was part of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, and it served as the ancestral residence of the Armenian Hethumid princes. Its location allowed it to watch over the passes leading toward Tarsus and the Cilician Gates.
Source: Lampron, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words. · Source: Namrun Kalesi, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words.
At a glance
- Type
- castle, archaeological site, crusader castle
- Built / founded
- 1071
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Namrun Kalesi sits within Çamlıyayla, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 4 of them in Çamlıyayla.
The nearest stop is Kadıncik Vadisi Parkuru, 5.1 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Adana route passes 19 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Namrun Kalesi?
- Namrun, which dates to the Middle Ages and is one of the most famous castles in the region, is in the Çamlıyayla district center. It was known as “Illibru” during the Hittite and Assyrian Periods. The defensive castle, built on a high hill, is reached by a ruined staircase. Namrun’s strategic importance lies in its role in protecting the Cilician Gates above Gülek Kalesi. The Hetums ruled in Namrun for a long time.
- Where is Namrun Kalesi?
- Namrun Kalesi is in Çamlıyayla, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Namrun Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Namrun Kalesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Namrun Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Namrun Kalesi; the closest are Kadıncik Vadisi Parkuru, Kadıncik Vadisi, Cehennem Deresi.
- Is Namrun Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Namrun Kalesi lies 19 km from the Ankara – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.