Mersin Maiden’s Castle Topographical Miniature
Rising magically from the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Mersin, Turkey, Kızkalesi (Maiden’s Castle) is a legendary 12th-century sea fortress. Built by the Byzantine Empire and later used by the Kingdom of Cilicia, its massive defensive walls and stone towers cover an entire small island. Our topographical scale model turns this maritime wonder into a breathtaking water-based miniature diorama. Produced using advanced weather-proof composites, this architectural miniature is the perfect aquatic centerpiece for any outdoor historical theme park. Below you can view photos of the Mersin Maidens Castle model.
The Mersin Maidens Castle model was produced in MiniatureArt’s 4,500 m² workshop in Istanbul. Our model-making process starts with detailed documentation of the building’s architectural drawings, photographs and proportions; the model is then designed in one of the standard scales such as 1:10, 1:15 or 1:25, depending on the project.
The main form of the building is carved from solid polyurethane blocks using CNC machines and 7-axis robots. Fine details such as façades, windows, roofs and ornaments are finished and painted by hand by our team of architects, sculptors and painters. As a result, each model lets visitors experience the real building on a small scale, with faithful proportions and surface textures.
Our models displayed outdoors in miniature parks are designed to withstand harsh conditions such as sun, rain and frost. For a similar historical building model, museum model or miniature park project, contact us.