Mardin Kalesi, Mardin

Name: Mardin Kalesi
Address: Mardin, Turkey

#2 among attractions in Mardin

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Mardin Castle is a 3,000 year old defensive fortification in the city of Mardin, Turkey. It is known as the Eagle's Nest. The castle has been used as a military base as part of a NATO agreement and hosts a radar station due to its position 1,000 meters above the Mesopotamian plain. ()

Coordinates: 37°18'56"N, 40°44'18"E

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Mardin Kalesi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mor Hananyo Monastery, Artuklu.

3.2 miE
Church, Monastery, Historical place
Mor Hananyo Monastery, Mardin
82 min walk • Nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Turkey, the Mor Hananyo Monastery, also known as the Saffron Monastery, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history and religion that defines the city of Mardin. This ancient monastery, a jewel of Syriac Orthodox...
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Artuklu, Mardin
31 min walk • Artuklu is a district and second level municipality in Mardin Province, Turkey. According to the 2012 Metropolitan Municipalities Law, all Turkish provinces with a population more than 750000 will become metropolitan municipalities and the districts within the metropolitan municipalities will be second-level municipalities.

Mardin Kalesi, Mardin

Facts and practical information

Mardin Kalesi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mor Hananyo Monastery, Mardin

Artuklu, Mardin