PLACES AND HISTORY OF MERSIN
23.01.2026
Gilindir Cave, also known as Aynalıgöl Cave and colloquially as Aynalıgol ("Mirror Lake"), is a karst cave on the coast of Mersin, Turkey. The visiting conditions are convenient: Entrance fee: 60 lira. Convenient access…
Read article27.04.2025
Yerköprü Waterfall (in Turkish: Yerköprü Şelalesi): a treasure hidden in the chalk rocks of Turkey. Hidden away near the Mersin province of Turkey lies a true natural wonder: the Yerköprü Waterfall, a protected natural m…
Read article16.04.2025
Mersin is not only the sea and real estate investments, but also a comfortable environment for living with children. One of the favorite places for residents and visitors of the region is the zoo in Tarsus. Where is the…
Read article11.04.2025
On the edge of a deep karst sinkhole, as if perched on the very edge of the abyss, is the ancient city of Kanlıdivane, in the Erdemli district, the village of Ayaş, between the cities of Silifke and Mersin. Kanlydivane,…
Read article02.04.2025
Kızkalesi Castle is one of the most recognizable landmarks in southern Turkey and a landmark of the Mersin region. The castle is located directly in the sea, 200 meters from the shore, opposite the resort village of Kızk…
Read article08.02.2025
Alahan Monastery is a fifth-century complex of buildings located in the Isaurian Mountains, which was part of the ancient Roman province of Cilicia. It is now located in southern Turkey, in the Mersin province, near the…
Read article15.12.2017
The Church of Saint Thecla in Mersin: One of Turkey's most revered Christian sites The Church of Saint Thecla, or Aya Tekla , is one of Mersin's most famous religious and historical landmarks. This sacred complex is loca…
Read article15.12.2017
Uzungaburç in Mersin: The Temple of Zeus, an ancient city, and a beautiful historical site Uzuncaburç is one of the most impressive historical sites in the province of Mersin. It is located in the Silifke, in the village…
Read article15.12.2017
The Caves of Heaven and Hell are the most striking landmark of Mersin Cennet - Cehennem Magaraları is one of Mersin's most impressive landmarks. These enormous karst sinkholes are located in the village of Narlıkuyu, app…
Read article15.12.2017
Asthma Cave in Mersin: A Natural Landmark Worth Seeing Astma Cave (Astım Mağarası) is one of the most interesting natural sites in the province of Mersin. It is located at Narlıkuyu, Astım - Dilek Mağarası Sk., 33940 Sil…
Read article15.12.2017
Cappadocia is just three hours from Mersin. A place you have to see at least once in your life A person has many important things to do in life. And one of them is to rise in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia at least on…
Read article15.12.2017
Elaiussa Sebaste in Mersin: An Ancient City by the Sea Worth Seeing Elaiussa Sebaste is one of the most interesting ancient sites in the province of Mersin. The site is located in the Ayaş district of Erdemli, at Ayaş, A…
Read article
