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Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi
This castle is the richest in architectural terms and the most complex historically among the Armenian castles. However, the history of the castle goes back further than the Armenians. It is suggested that this place may be the Byzantine castle Papirion or Papurion. In the middle of the 14th century, it was occupied for a short time by the Karamanoğulları, and at the end of the 14th century it passed into the hands of the Mamluks. The important feature of the castle is its gate.
Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi sits within Toroslar, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 8 of them in Toroslar.
The nearest stop is Gözne Yaylası, 4.6 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Mersin – Adana route passes 13 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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- What is Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi?
- This castle is the richest in architectural terms and the most complex historically among the Armenian castles. However, the history of the castle goes back further than the Armenians. It is suggested that this place may be the Byzantine castle Papirion or Papurion. In the middle of the 14th century, it was occupied for a short time by the Karamanoğulları, and at the end of the 14th century it passed into the hands of the Mamluks. The important feature of the castle is its gate.
- Where is Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi?
- Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi is in Toroslar, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi; the closest are Gözne Yaylası, Gözne Kalesi, Soğucak Yaylası.
- Is Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Paperon Kalesi - Çandir Kalesi lies 13 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.