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Meydancik Kalesi
The castle covers a fairly large area 750 meters long. In the 7th and 6th centuries BC it was a royal city, in the 4th century BC it had a military and administrative role during the Persian Period, and in the 2nd century it became a garrison city for the Egyptian kings. Traces of the Late Roman and Byzantine Periods are also found. Especially BC.
Meydancik Kalesi and 6 places around it
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- History
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Meydancik Kalesi sits within Gülnar, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 4 of them in Gülnar.
The nearest stop is Şeyh Ömer Türbesi, 14 km to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Antalya – Mersin route passes 4.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Meydancik Kalesi?
- The castle covers a fairly large area 750 meters long. In the 7th and 6th centuries BC it was a royal city, in the 4th century BC it had a military and administrative role during the Persian Period, and in the 2nd century it became a garrison city for the Egyptian kings. Traces of the Late Roman and Byzantine Periods are also found. Especially BC.
- Where is Meydancik Kalesi?
- Meydancik Kalesi is in Gülnar, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Meydancik Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Meydancik Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Meydancik Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Meydancik Kalesi; the closest are Şeyh Ömer Türbesi, Büyükeceli Koyu, Dört Ayak Anıt Mezar.
- Is Meydancik Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Meydancik Kalesi lies 4.8 km from the Antalya – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.