Destination
Silifke Kalesi
According to foundational findings, the castle, understood to belong to the Hellenistic or early Roman period, has the appearance of a Medieval castle today as a result of the repairs and alterations it underwent. In his Seyahatname, the famous traveler Evliya Çelebi writes that in the 17th century Silifke Kalesi had 23 bastions, and that there was a mosque and 60 houses inside. However, since some of the bastions and the interior of the castle are completely ruined, it is not possible to make a full determination.
Silifke Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Silifke Kalesi sits within Silifke, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 34 of them in Silifke.
The nearest stop is Tekfur Ambari Sarnici, 500 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Silifke Kalesi?
- According to foundational findings, the castle, understood to belong to the Hellenistic or early Roman period, has the appearance of a Medieval castle today as a result of the repairs and alterations it underwent. In his Seyahatname, the famous traveler Evliya Çelebi writes that in the 17th century Silifke Kalesi had 23 bastions, and that there was a mosque and 60 houses inside. However, since some of the bastions and the interior of the castle are completely ruined, it is not possible to make a full determination.
- Where is Silifke Kalesi?
- Silifke Kalesi is in Silifke, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Silifke Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Silifke Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Silifke Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Silifke Kalesi; the closest are Tekfur Ambari Sarnici, Silifke Taş Köprü (roma Köprüsü), Silifke Atatürk Evi Müzesi.