Cosa vedere a Kızkalesi

Kızkalesi Essentials

This collection highlights the archaeological landscape of Kızkalesi, centered around the 12th-century Maiden’s Castle situated on an offshore island and its mainland counterpart, Corycus Castle. The list covers a dense concentration of Byzantine and Armenian ruins, including the 5th-century Korykos Cathedral and various specialized ecclesiastical structures like the Transept Basilica and the Tomb Church. These ancient churches and fortifications illustrate the strategic importance of this Mediterranean port from the Roman period through the Middle Ages.