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Maiden castle (Kiz kalesi)


Maiden castle (Kiz kalesi)
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Copyright: Kadir Ozdamar (kadirim) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 93 W: 0 N: 156] (879)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-21
Categories: Castles
Exposure: f/4.9
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-21 2:14
Viewed: 303
Points: 42
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Maiden castle (Kızkalesi) or as it used to be called Korikos, is a small town situated 60 km west of Mersin. The town attracts visitors’ attention with its climate, beautiful sight, wide beaches and clean sea. Today this coastal town can be regarded as one of the hidden treasures of the Mediterranean with its nature and historical value.
It is known less than the Blue Lagoon and it’s surrounding which is accepted as the most beautiful place of Turkey. Compared with the regions that tourist attraction is dense, everything here is more peaceful and calm. It is very much suitable for families with its wide beaches. Around the town there are many archeological sites to visit. You can also attend tours from Maiden castle to Cappadoccia and legendary Nemrut Mountain. Also Petrus Church in Antakya (The second biggest mosaic museum in the world), Saint Paul well in Anamur is close by.

Maiden castle (Kızkalesi) had its name 85 years before. The legend that has been told by the local residents caused this name to be given.

According to Herrodotus this city was founded by the prince of Cyprus, Korikos. When Syrian King Antonious the second, in 197 BC counquered Eygpt’s coasts again, for the first time this city’s name is mentioned. Roman authors Livius, Pilinius, Cicero and the governer of Tarsus of those times mentioned Korikos in their works. In Byzantium time, in other words in 5. and 6. century the city had its glorious times. In 1361 it was counquered by Lusignen from Cyprus and later in 1448 was conquered by the sultan of Karaman İbrahim. After this, the city was embodied to Ottoman empire in 1482.

There are two medieval castles in the city, Korikos castle and Maiden castle. Korikos castle is on the tip of a peninsula. It consists of two forts. In the internal courtyard you can see the small churches and long aisle. The construction of the castle was started by Romans and after five phases it was completed by Cypriots. Maidencastle was built on a small island 200 mt far away from the seashore. You can see under the sea the remnants of the connection bridge from the seashore to Korikos.

Shortly with the holiday you will make in Maidencastle via daily tours you will have the chance to visit: Kanlıdivane, Paradise and Hell caves, Narlı Well (It is famous for its cold clean sea and delicious fish restaurants on the bay), in Silifke; Silifke Castle, Uzuncaburç, Silifke Museum, Ayatekla Church, and the historical sites nearby. If you like from Silifke, Taşucu you can go to Cyprus and add different colors to your holiday. Also among the places you can visit daily we can add Aydıncık, Ovacık and Anamur, Anamuryum and Anamur Castle that have clean and virgin bays.

The story of Maidencastle
Once upon a time there was a king living in this region who loved his daughter very much. According to the myth, one fortune teller had said to the king that his daughter would be killed by a snakebite.
Upon this, in order to protect his daughter the king built a castle within the sea. Time passed by and the girl grew up in the castle. But inevitably, from a fruit basket which was taken brought to the princess, the snake came out and killed her by its bite.
What was left behind was the lonely king. These events lead the castle in the sea to be called as maidencastle.
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Hi Kadir,
Very spectacular shot from this massive castle with impressive POV. I like the beautiful lights and the historical atmosphere, Well done! Have a nice week
George

merhaba kadir bey
kız kalesini çok güzel bir bakış açısı ile yansıtmışsınız kadraja.renkler ve detaylar harika elinize sağlık.
selamlar
Ali

Hi Kadir,
Impressive & imposing castle on a small island. Interesting notes to go with your photo. Best Regards. Latiff.

Kadir bey merhaba ;

renkler çok güzel elinize sağlık

Önder Kahraman

An excellent capture of this castle under a good lighting conditions. Colours are good too, blue sea, white waves and warm beach. I prefer to crop the sky out a little from th e topas. Thanks for sharing a great shot.

Alfred

Merhaba Kadir Bey,
Kumsalın ve kalenin renk tonu ile denizin ve gökyüzünün mavisi sıra ile çok güzel katman oluşturmuş.Renkler canlı ve net.Elinize sağlık,tebrikler
setenay

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  • greek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 711 W: 0 N: 488] (4276)
  • [2008-07-21 6:53]

merhaba kadir dostum,

excellent place,composition,colours and very interesting note, thanx so much,galantis

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1804 W: 0 N: 896] (8649)
  • [2008-07-21 6:56]

Merhaba Kadir,
beautiful image of the castle,excellent point of view,good lighting and colors,
well composed!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Kadir,
The castle looks imposing and is well presented. One can tell that history is rich in this area. Good lighting and perspective. Greetings! Danilo

Great compo kadir. Amazing two lines sand/sea. Right perspetive from castle in diagonal.

Roberto

Hi Kadir, nice looking castle! Someday I hope to visit this place!

TFS

Phil

Hi Kadir,
I like the banding of colors here creating layers. The waves is well captured as it creates dynamism to the scene. Well captured and composed with very interesting notes. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

işte tam da bu noktadan
çocuklugumdan bu yana suya girmeye bayılırım:)
annemin evi bu plaja bakıyor ve eylülde çok uzun uzun
bu hamam suyu sulara girmek üzere plan yapıyorum...
börtü böcek içimi bulandırmazsa belki kaleye de bir çıkarma
yaparım bu yaz:)ve bende böyle güzel karelerle dönerim umarım
selamlar

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12487 W: 261 N: 16470] (65895)
  • [2008-07-22 2:55]

Hello Kadir,

Thank you very much for your excellent note, nice history.
Also a very nice picture with this old castle, lovely all around with water, this care for very well contrast, sand in foreground, sea and strong blue sky, with the castle as nice subject.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1918 W: 79 N: 2520] (11569)
  • [2008-07-22 4:28]

Hi! merhaba kadir!A picture with very good subject. The important castle and the composition with the four levels impressive beautiful the colours combined and good the POV
Ta leme
Georgios

Merhaba Kadir Bey,
çok güzel bir tanıtım fotoğrafı
renkler,ışık ve kadraj çok iyi
tebrikler

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3867 W: 397 N: 6393] (21854)
  • [2008-07-23 0:01]

Hi Kadir,
A well composed picture, according to the rule of thirds, nice colors and interesting subject. The side light seems to have been a little difficult for proper exposure of the castle itself, but you managed it reasonably well.
Greetings
Laurent

Hello Kadir,

An impressive old castle in an interesting location!
I like the angle of light, that adds a fine 3-D feeling to the structure...
A classical layered composition with good details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

HI Kadir, very good shot, excellent POV, i like the natural colors of the element included, well done.
Sam.

Kadir,
This is a great shot of these fine ruins. The angle of the shot is fine showing more than one side of the structure. The lighting and colors are fine with nice sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

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  • jmcl Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2591 W: 146 N: 3379] (11772)
  • [2008-07-29 7:01]

Hi Kadir,

An impressive antiquity .. shown to us in beautiful and thoughtful light .. I actually think I tighter crop of the castle would add to its power in this case. very nice. take care, John

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