Anamur Attractions 
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East of Antiocheia ad Cragum, the coast road makes its way towards Cape Anamur, the most southerly point of Asia Minor, known in antiquity as Anamurion (remains of fortifications, theaters, baths, necropolises).
Anamur lies on the east side of the cape, at the foot of the Taurus mountains about 4km/2.5mi upstream from the mouth of the Sultan Suyu. 7km/4.5mi further on, beyond the turn-off to Ermenek, Anamur Castle (Anamur Kalesi, Mamure Kalesi), makes an imposing sight on a headland jutting into the sea. The fortress was one of the most notorious and feared of corsair strongholds in the early Middle Ages and was subsequently enlarged and strengthened by the Crusaders. It is encircled by formidable walls, with 36 round or square towers mostly excellently preserved, and parapet walks reached by staircases inside the walls. The main entrance to the castle, which has three courts or wards, is through a tower on the west side. (Arabic inscription.)
Anamur lies on the east side of the cape, at the foot of the Taurus mountains about 4km/2.5mi upstream from the mouth of the Sultan Suyu. 7km/4.5mi further on, beyond the turn-off to Ermenek, Anamur Castle (Anamur Kalesi, Mamure Kalesi), makes an imposing sight on a headland jutting into the sea. The fortress was one of the most notorious and feared of corsair strongholds in the early Middle Ages and was subsequently enlarged and strengthened by the Crusaders. It is encircled by formidable walls, with 36 round or square towers mostly excellently preserved, and parapet walks reached by staircases inside the walls. The main entrance to the castle, which has three courts or wards, is through a tower on the west side. (Arabic inscription.)
