Yaka Castle

Yaka Castle
Mersin Province, Turkey
Two walls
Site information
TypeCastle
Controlled byMinistry of Culture
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionOnly two walls
Location
Yaka Castle
Coordinates36°51′40″N 34°44′04″E / 36.86111°N 34.73444°E / 36.86111; 34.73444
Site history
Built byCrusaders
DemolishedMost of it

Yaka Castle (also known as Güdübeş Castle) is a castle ruin in Mersin Province, Turkey. Although its name is Güdübeş, it is popularly known as Yaka referring to a former village to the east of the castle.

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