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Mir (Cencekir) Kalesi
The historic Şırnak Gurkel or Mir (Cencekir) Castle is located in Şenoba Town of Şırnak - Uludere and stands on the bank of Hezil Stream. Reaching the castle requires approximately a one-and-a-half-hour walk. In the castle, which was built on a naturally high rock, there are water cisterns carved in square and round shapes, traces of mihrabs, most of which have been destroyed, a masjid, and remains of structures ruined down to foundation level.
Mir (Cencekir) Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
The historic Şırnak Gurkel or Mir (Cencekir) Castle is located in Şenoba Town of Şırnak - Uludere and stands on the bank of the Hezil Stream. Reaching the castle requires approximately a one-and-a-half-hour walk. In the castle, which was built on a naturally high rock, there are water cisterns carved in square and round shapes, traces of mihrabs, most of which have been destroyed, a masjid, and the remains of structures ruined down to foundation level.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Mir (Cencekir) Kalesi sits within Uludere, Şırnak. The toroti catalogue holds 59 described stops across Şırnak, 4 of them in Uludere.
The nearest stop is Beyaz Köprü, 3.7 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Mir (Cencekir) Kalesi?
- The historic Şırnak Gurkel or Mir (Cencekir) Castle is located in Şenoba Town of Şırnak - Uludere and stands on the bank of Hezil Stream. Reaching the castle requires approximately a one-and-a-half-hour walk. In the castle, which was built on a naturally high rock, there are water cisterns carved in square and round shapes, traces of mihrabs, most of which have been destroyed, a masjid, and remains of structures ruined down to foundation level.
- Where is Mir (Cencekir) Kalesi?
- Mir (Cencekir) Kalesi is in Uludere, Şırnak.
- How long does it take to visit Mir (Cencekir) Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Mir (Cencekir) Kalesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Mir (Cencekir) Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Mir (Cencekir) Kalesi; the closest are Beyaz Köprü, Mor Şumunı Kilisesi, Görümlü.