Çandır Castle
| Çandır Castle | |
|---|---|
| Mersin Province, Turkey | |
The mesa from west | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | A part of the church and residence are partially standing. |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 37°01′11″N 34°36′56″E / 37.01972°N 34.61556°E |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Byzantines and Armenians |
| Demolished | Most of it |
Çandır Castle (Turkish: Çandır Kalesi) the medieval Armenian site of Paperon (Armenian: Պապեռոն, also known as Barbaron), is a fortification in Mersin Province, Turkey.