The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses
Mamure Castle
Anamur, Turkey
Top 10No. 1 in the Middle East
Coastal fortress on the Mediterranean shore beside the Anamur road, with walls and towers built on ancient foundations. Visitors walk the ramparts and climb steep, narrow stairs to the towers, with sea views from the top.
Highlights
- Flag tower
- Inner citadel walls
- Mosque inside the castle
Good to know
- Entry requires a Museum Card or QR code
- Allow one to two hours to explore
- Mosque often locked, not always open
