Mamure Castle

Mamure Castle on the Anamur coast is one of Türkiye’s most impressive coastal castles, with its setting extending toward the Mediterranean and its largely intact fortifications. Built on ancient foundations, the structure reflects its long history of use through three main sections, numerous towers, cisterns, a mosque and a defensive moat.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Mamure Castle?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01Monumental castle on the Mediterranean coast

02Defensive layout with 39 towers

03Traces of the Karamanoğulları and later periods

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereIt is located east of Anamur district centre, on the Mersin–Antalya highway.

◎Route TypeCultural Tourism · Castle

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LocationBozdoğan, Anamur / Mersin

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Mamure Castle with Kızkalesi (Maiden's Castle) / Heaven and Hell Sinkholes in the same itinerary.

This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗

Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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