Destination

Kız Kalesi

Kız Kalesi, also known as Deniz Kalesi, was built on a small islet off the coast of the neighborhood to which it also gave its name. Its distance from the shore is approximately 600 meters. It is understood from an inscription found here that it was commissioned by Leon I in 1199. Photo: Official Turkish Museums It was captured by the Kingdom of Cyprus in 1361. Strabo mentions that pirates used the castle as a shelter during the Roman Period.

Erdemli, Mersin

Kız Kalesi and 6 places around it

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Kız Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Kız Kalesi sits within Erdemli, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 7 of them in Erdemli.

The nearest stop is Narlikuyu (silifke-mersin), 3.3 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Mersin route passes 20 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Narlikuyu (silifke-mersin)3.3 km to the southwestNarlikuyu Mozaik Müzesi3.4 km to the southwestKanlıdivane Ören Yeri3.7 km to the northeastElaiussa-Sebaste Antik Kenti3.8 km to the northeastAdamkayalar3.8 km to the northwestCennet - Cehennem Mağaraları3.8 km to the west

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Mersin20 kmMersin – Adana20 km

Frequently asked

What is Kız Kalesi?
Kız Kalesi, also known as Deniz Kalesi, was built on a small islet off the coast of the neighborhood to which it also gave its name. Its distance from the shore is approximately 600 meters. It is understood from an inscription found here that it was commissioned by Leon I in 1199. Photo: Official Turkish Museums It was captured by the Kingdom of Cyprus in 1361. Strabo mentions that pirates used the castle as a shelter during the Roman Period.
Where is Kız Kalesi?
Kız Kalesi is in Erdemli, Mersin.
How long does it take to visit Kız Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Kız Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Kız Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kız Kalesi; the closest are Narlikuyu (silifke-mersin), Narlikuyu Mozaik Müzesi, Kanlıdivane Ören Yeri.
Is Kız Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Kız Kalesi lies 20 km from the Ankara – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.