The first plane operating a regular flight from Russia landed at Gazipasa airport in the Turkish resort of Alanya, Anadolu .
A Boeing 737-800 of Pobeda Airlines with 188 Russians on board took off from Moscow's Vnukovo airport. On the occasion of the arrival of the first regular flight from Russia, a ceremonial meeting was organized at Alanya airport. The plane passed through the water arch, and tourists at the airport were greeted with flowers and gifts. Introductory brochures were also distributed to passengers.
The head of the Alanya municipality, Adem Murat Yucel, noted the importance of implementing flights from Russia, including for the development of tourism.
The Russian airline Pobeda will fly to Gazipasa airport three times a week - on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Earlier, a source told RIA Novosti that the Federal Air Transport Agency sent a telegram to Russian airlines, which spoke of the possible suspension of charter flights to Turkey due to the difficult internal political situation in this country.
In turn, a representative of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation of Turkey said that the Russian side did not inform the Turkish aviation authorities about the possibility of suspending charter flights between the two countries.
The Pobeda low-cost airline is part of the Aeroflot group and is based at Moscow's Vnukovo airport. The airline's net profit at the end of 2016 exceeded 3 billion rubles. Pobeda carried 4.3 million passengers last year, ranking sixth in Russian civil aviation by this indicator.
On December 10, 2017, a ceremony was held at the Akkuyu NPP site to begin construction under the Limited Construction Permit (LSP) issued by the Turkish Atomic Energy Agency (TAEK).
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the new Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey.
This station is the first in the country and one of the few in the region. It was built by the Russian company Rosatom and represents the latest technology in the field of nuclear energy. The opening of the Akkuyu station was an expected event that attracted the attention of the world community.
This plant has a capacity of 1,200 megawatts and can supply electricity to about 3 million homes. It is also an environmentally friendly source of energy, which is a big advantage for Turkey, which suffers from air and water pollution. Putin and Erdogan expressed confidence that the opening of the Akkuyu station will lead to strengthening relations between Russia and Turkey.
They also noted that this plant is an important step in the development of nuclear energy in the region and will contribute to economic growth and reduce dependence on foreign energy sources. However, the opening of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant has raised concerns among some experts and the public.
They believe that the use of nuclear energy can be dangerous and lead to disasters, such as the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986. However, Putin and Erdogan assured that the Akkuyu plant meets the highest international safety standards and will operate in strict accordance with the requirements of the International Atomic Energy Agency. In general, the opening of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant is an important event for Turkey and Russia. This will allow them to strengthen their relationships and develop economically. However, it is important to remember that the use of nuclear energy requires strict adherence to international safety standards and must be carried out with care and responsibility.
Documents for obtaining a residence permit in Turkey:
1. Foreign passport + copies of pages with the stamp of entry into Turkey
2. Birth certificate of children with an apostille stamp (if there are minor children)
3. Marriage certificate with an apostille stamp (if the property is registered in the name of one of the spouses)
These documents must be translated into Turkish and certified by a notary.
4. Medical insurance – Sigorta from a Turkish insurance company for the period of the requested visa.
Adults from 18 to 65 years old (children under 18 years old are not required; over 65 years old are not insured). 5. Receipt for payment of state duty at the tax office*.
110 liras fee** per person before submitting an application on the website, after submission the cost of an ikamet card is 140 liras per adult and 70 liras for children under 18 years of age. * For citizens of Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Estonia, there is an additional one-time visa fee for entry into Turkey in the amount of 695.6 liras.
** The duty for each citizen of different countries is different.
Fee for a residence permit in Turkey in 2020 for CIS citizens:
Country - Visa fee - First month - Every subsequent month - Ikamet card cost
Azerbaijan - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Armenia - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Belarus - 695.6TL - $9.00 - $2.50 - 110TL
Georgia - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Kazakhstan — $25.00- $5.00 - 110TL
Kyrgyzstan - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Latvia - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Lithuania - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Moldova - 695.6TL - $ 25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Russia - $7.00 - $1.50 - 110TL
Tajikistan - $14.00 $3.50 110TL
Turkmenistan - 695.6TL - - 110TL
Uzbekistan - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Ukraine - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
Estonia - 695.6TL - $25.00 - $5.00 - 110TL
6. Photos (3.5 x 4.5) 4 pcs.
(Special requirements, photos should be taken in Turkey). Printed and electronically on a flash drive (Required when submitting an application on the website) 7. Tapu + its copy or a notarized “Kira” lease agreement with the signatures of all adults, a list of all family members + certified copies for each family member.
8. Certificate from the Cadastral Office that the Tapu is valid
9. Tax number in Turkey to fill out the form and pay the fees for everyone.
Can be obtained online at www.gib.gov.tr 10. Printed application form from the website e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr
!!! If one of the parents will receive a residence permit for children without the second parent, then the notarized consent of the parent on the residence of the children in Turkey. This is done in person in Turkey or through the Turkish consulate.
!!! Based on a long-term lease, a residence permit can be obtained for a maximum of 1 year.
Residence permits cannot be extended on the basis of rent for citizens of Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
!!! Tapu for several people.
If there are several owners in Tapu, in addition to spouses, children under 18 years of age, then the second and other owners receive a residence permit for a maximum of 1 year. Exceptions include citizens of Russia, the European Union, the USA, and Canada.
7 steps to obtain a residence permit:
1. Preparation of documents in the country of your residence
Apostille of birth certificate, marriage certificate, pension certificate
Foreign passport is valid longer than the period of request for a visa - 2 years or 1 year + 60 days.
2. Preparation of documents in Turkey - Tapu (or rental agreement), insurance, translation and notarization, photo
3. Submission of an application form on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the General Directorate for Immigration Affairs e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr
4. Selection time of meeting with a migration service specialist - rendezvous for submitting documents to Valilik.
5. Rendezvous - an interview with the submission of originals of all documents in the entire family.
6. Receiving notification of submitting documents for a residence permit
7. Residence permit cards - ikamet are received by mail on the threshold of your home within a period of 3 days to 3 months after the rendezvous.
!!! Useful addresses
Obtaining a tax number in Turkey
Done in Vergi Dairesi
Needed:
Foreign.
passport + copy Fill out a form indicating Last Name, First Name, father's name, mother's name, residential address, contacts
Takes 2-5 minutes.
For free.
Can be submitted through the Tax Inspectorate website www.gib.gov.tr
Tax Inspectorate in Mersin https://mersinvdb.gov.tr/
Main Service Building
Address: Mesudiye District National Forces Cad.
No: 78 Akdeniz / MERSİN Phone: +90 324 337 42 04 - 10 (PBX)
Address in Turkish - Mesudiye Mahallesi Kuvayi Milliye Cad.
No:78 Akdeniz / MERSİN Additional Service Building (Mersin Tax Office, Toros Tax Office)
Address: Cherif Mahallesi Ismet İnönü Bulvari Mosque opposite Mersin Convention and Exhibition Center Akdeniz / MERSİN
Phone +90 324 238 80 21 (ATS)
Address in Turkish- Camii Şerif Mahallesi İsmet İnönü Bulvarı Mersin Kongre ve Sergi Sarayı Karşısı Akdeniz / MERSİN
Insurance – Sigorta
Several insurance companies with offices in Mersin
AKSigorta
Website: aksigorta.com.tr
Address: Mesudiye Mahallesi Kuvai Milliye Cad. Atlihan Apt, 33060 Akdeniz/Mersin, Türkiye
Güneş Sigorta
Website: gunessigorta.com.tr
Address: Cami Şerif, 5248. Sk. No:6, 33200 Akdeniz/Mersin, Türkiye
Halksigorta
Website: halksigorta.org
Address: Çankaya mh., Kuvai Milliye Cad. Sevindik Iş Hanı No:49 D:2, 33060 Akdeniz/Mersin, Turkey
Allianz
Website: allianz.com.tr
Address: Çankaya, Zeytinlibahçe Cad. Serin Apt. No:9 D:14, 33070 İçel Merkez/Mersin (Icel), Turkey
RAYsigorta
Website: raysigorta.com.tr
Address: İhsaniye, 126. Cad. Yosun Apt. No:4 D:1, 33070 İçel Merkez/Mersin (İçel), Turkey
There are other insurance companies in Mersin.
It is possible to obtain Turkish citizenship in kind on the following grounds:
Since 2018, amendments have been made to the law on obtaining citizenship, which allow investors to obtain Turkish citizenship in an accelerated manner.
The process of obtaining citizenship in kind lasts about six months, in an accelerated manner - 2 months. A Turkish passport is issued for 10 years, after which it needs to be changed. Also, a foreign citizen, having become a Turkish citizen, can receive a Turkish passport, which is also issued for a maximum of 10 years. Another important point. Dual citizenship is allowed in Turkey. That is, you can remain a citizen of your country and be a citizen of Turkey. This law does not apply in all countries. For example, in Russia dual citizenship is allowed. But residents of Kazakhstan, if they decide to accept Turkish citizenship, will have to renounce the citizenship of their country. For all questions related to obtaining citizenship, you can contact our company - Income Mersin. We will also help with paperwork.
Services to the buyer
Inspection of real estate for the purpose of selection and purchase in Mersin
Selection of real estate according to the individual request of the client
Support by company employees at all stages of the purchase and sale transaction:
1) Selection and display of real estate
2) Verification of documents for the seller’s property
3) Obtaining a tax number in Turkey
4) Opening a bank account in a Turkish bank
5) Translation and notarization of passport
6) Registration of property rights - Tapu
7) Registration of electricity meters
8) Registration of water meters
9) Assistance in connecting gas
10) Assistance in purchasing furniture and equipment
Registration of a Turkish residence permit
Registration of Turkish citizenship
Consulting services
To the Tenant and the Lessor
To the owner
For the investor
Accompanying services
The Mersin region is distinguished by its long swimming season and mild climate.
The chain of Toros mountains protects Mersin from the northern winds, the cold and dirty flow of air masses from the mainland. Coniferous forests, citrus orchards and vineyards make the air of Toros National Park especially clean, rich and fresh. The island of Cyprus, located at a distance of 80 km. by sea, protects Mersin from sea winds and cold currents. Mersin is located in a lagoon of the Mediterranean Sea, protected by Cyprus on one side, fenced by the Taurus Mountains on the other.
The sun shines here 300 days a year. The sea is always azure blue and its beauty rivals only the greenery of nature. The beaches and sands of the coast are clean, and the prevailing sunny weather makes it possible to spend long holidays.
The annual temperature varies from +12-17 degrees in winter and +28-33 in summer. In the first half of the day, the sea breeze moves from the sea to the mountains, where the humidity condenses and it can rain in the mountains; in the afternoon, cool air moves from the mountains towards the sea. This air circulation ensures the absence of high humidity and heat during the summer months.
Annual data on average daily air and water temperatures according to the General Directorate of the State Meteorological Service of Turkey
Month | Wed. daytime temperature | Temperature nautical water |
January | 11,7 | 16,4 |
February | 12,1 | 15,1 |
March | 13,8 | 15,8 |
April | 17,3 | 17,1 |
May | 22,7 | 20,6 |
June | 25,3 | 25,3 |
July | 27,4 | 28,4 |
August | 28,8 | 29,3 |
September | 26,7 | 27,8 |
October | 21,8 | 24,8 |
November | 17,1 | 21,1 |
December | 13,4 | 17,9 |
year | 19,8 | 21,6 |
Finance Minister Lutfi Elvan announced the end of the tender to complete the construction of Çukurova Airport in Mersin. Elvan said: “The contracting company will start work in 2 weeks. His promise to complete the construction of the airport in Mersin is March 2022. With Allah’s permission, we will all open Çukurova Airport in Mersin together.”
Minister of Finance Lutfi Elvan attended the 7th regular regional congress of the regional administration of the party. Speaking at the congress, which was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan via video conference, Elvan reported on the investments made in the city of Mersin during their rule.
Noting that unimaginable investments have been made in Mersin over 19 years, Elvan said: “When we look at DSI (State Water Supply) investments such as the construction of dams, ponds and especially the improvement of watercourses, DSI (State Water Supply) alone has completed 172 projects building dams, ponds and flood control over the past 19 years. If we look at our management, over 19 years the expenses amounted to almost 10 billion liras.
We are completing the construction of Sorgun Dam, Aksifat Dam, Aydincik Dam and Pamukluk Dam, which you have been eagerly waiting for and have been talking about for many years, and these four great dams. Work on the alienation of the Cheshmeli-Tashuku highway is ongoing, the project has been completed, I hope that we are planning to hold a tender in the near future.
Let me clarify that now the highway ends in the village of Cheshmeli and then the road goes through the villages of Kargypinari, Tomyuk, Arpachbakhshish, Erdemli and so on. With all the traffic lights. We are talking about the construction of a bypass road - a highway connecting Tasuca with the Autobahn in the Cheshmeli region. From Tashuzhdu, the construction of a highway to Alanya has been underway for the last 10 years. Many tunnels and high-speed sections of the road are open.
The tender result for the construction of Çukurova Airport superstructure facilities under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, as well as the operation and transfer of the airport, were approved by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu.
Having won the tender, Favori İşletmecilik AŞ (Favori İşletMecilik JSC) / Yako Tekstil Sanayi ve Dis Ticaret AŞ (Yako Teksil Sanayi ve Dysh Ticaret Şirketi Ltd.) The joint venture undertakes to pay 297.1 million euros plus VAT to the state airports (DHMI) for 25 years operation and invest 155 million euros in the airport.
In a statement made by DHMİ, it was said that the joint venture Favori İşletmecilik AŞ / Yako Tekstil Sanayi ve Dış Ticaret A won the tender held for Çukurova Airport on November 20 in the 147th round. The joint venture in the last round was informed that DHMI had committed to pay EUR 297 million 100 thousand plus VAT and was reminded that the tender included the construction, operation and transfer of airport superstructure facilities under the BOT.
It is reported that the result of the tender was approved by Minister Karaismailoğlu.
“This will add value to the region.”
“Cukurova Airport will add value to the region. The airport, which will be the gateway of Adana and Mersin to the world, will make Çukurovo an important crossroads in the field of air transport. Çukurova Airport will make a great contribution to the holistic development of both the region and our country.”
Elvan said: “I know that you have been waiting for Çukurova airport for a long time and you are tired, but we intend to complete this construction.”
Source https://www.ntv.com.tr/ekonomi/bakan-elvandan-cukurova-havalimani-aciklamasi
From the latest news:
As Euromag reports, Çukurova Airport (Çukurova Bölgesel Havalimanı) in the Turkish city of Mersin will open in October 2023.
Currently, the infrastructure of this airport in Mersin province is 92% complete. Initially, the air harbor was planned to be put into operation back in 2018, but the completion date of construction was postponed several times.
Source https://www.tourister.ru/world/asia/turkey/city/mercin/news/31683
The capital of Mersin province, the city of Mersin became the capital of the Mediterranean Games in 2013.
28 Mediterranean countries came here to compete in speed, agility and strength at the Mediterranean Summer Olympics.
The Turkish government is investing over 550 million Turkish lira (320 million US euro) in the Mersin region. It has already been decided to allocate the Tarsus area for the construction of the Cukurova International Airport, hotels and congress centers.
At the same time, the largest companies in the tourism industry are investing in the construction of their hotels and hotel complexes in the region. Thus, the Limak holding is preparing to build three hotels in Mersin , including a five-star hotel with an 18-hole golf course. The companies IC, Nurol, Ozaltin are in the process of searching for space for hotel construction.
The city of Mersin should increase its tourism potential threefold. And with the construction of the Çukurova regional airport, Mersin will be able to become an international tourism center.
Official government website of the Mediterranean Olympics 2013 in Mersin http://mersin2013.gov.tr
The region of Mersin is located in the southeast of Turkey, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea opposite the island. Cyprus. Mersin borders the Adana and Antalya regions. Mersin is famous for its beaches and fertile gardens. Since ancient times, this area was called Cilicia, this is the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, these lands were presented to Cleopatra by Mark Antony.
The entire coast of Mersin is occupied by sandy beaches. Due to the purity of the water, these places are the most preferred for underwater sports. The best beaches in this region are the following beaches: Tashudcu, Kizkalesi, Kulakkyoy, Kuruchay, Susanoglu, Yemishkumu, Lamas, Limonlu, Cheshmeli, Kiz Kalesi, Balykova, Yoren, Yenikash, Iskele and Anamur.
The coastline of Mersin Province is home to a large number of cultural and historical treasures. In the city of Mersin there are remains of ancient ruins from the period of the Roman, Ottoman, Byzantine and Hitite empires.
In the city of Tarsus there is a well and the Church of St. Paul, the Gyozlu Fortress, the Ashabi Kekhfa Cave, the Dyonuk Stone, the Roman Road and the Cleopatra Gate.
The most modern city in the Mediterranean is the city of Mersin. The city is famous for Turkey's first skyscraper, its palm-lined coastal boulevards, beautiful hotels, beautiful parks, free trade zone and shopping malls.
Mersin is called a Turkish paradise, since quite recently almost no tourists from Europe and Russia came here; only Turks coming from all over the country vacationed here. Although Turkey has many beautiful places, the feelings of unity with nature and peace here are somehow inexplicable and special.
Tourists come here to enjoy the aroma of palm alleys, taste inexpensive traditional dishes made from freshly caught fish in cozy local restaurants, and stroll along the embankment.
Kayseri Erciyes
Erciyes is a paradise for outdoor sports...
The city of Kayseri was an important trading center in Anatolia and thanks to its rich nature, tourists come here from all over Turkey and the world. One of the important tourist spots in Kayseri is Mount Erciyes, where one of the popular Turkish ski resorts is located.
Location
The highest peak of central Anatolia, Mount Erciyes (3916m), is located 25 km south of Kayseri. The peaks of the mountain, which were once extinct volcanoes, are covered with snow at all times of the year. On the northern section of the mountain there is a glacier 1 km long. The ski resort is located on the northern slopes in the Tekir Valley, with a length of 2100-2900 m on the eastern part of the mountain, and here valley tourism is carried out in summer and ski tourism in winter. In addition to skiing, this place is very popular among climbers.
You can get from Mersin to the ski resort in a couple of hours. This location allows you to swim in the sea and ski in one day.
Ski season
This mountain is a former extinct volcano, covered with snow in all seasons. The best time for skiing is December-April. Under normal winter conditions, the snow thickness here reaches 2 m.
Ski slopes and mechanical installations
As a result of inspection by the International Ski Organization, the area is suitable for cross-country skiing. There are 3 cable cars and 2 chairlifts on the eastern and northern slopes of Mount Erciyes.
Accommodation and other services
The resort has hotels. The hotels have restaurants, swimming pools, discos, and bars. Here you can get lessons from an instructor and rent ski equipment. First aid and security are also organized in the region.
Transport
Erciyes ski resort is located 25 kilometers south of Kayseri. The journey to the city takes 30 minutes to the center, and in 40 minutes you can drive to the airport (Kayseri-Erkilet).
INFORMATION ABOUT HOTELS IN ERCIYES
Pension Erciyes Ace 25th km of Develi road Mount Erciyes Ski resort, Kayseri Tel: (352) 342 20 53 (Рьх) Fax: (352) 342 20 56 The email address is protected from spambots. Javascript must be enabled in your browser to view the address. | Bulent Hotel Mount Erciyes, Erciyes / Kayseri Tel: (352) 342 20 12 Fax: (352) 342 20 14 The email address is protected from spambots. Javascript must be enabled in your browser to view the address. www.bulenhotel.com | Grand Eras Hotel **** Tekir Plateau, Mount Erciyes Erciyes / Kayseri Tel: (352) 342 21 28 (Рьх) Fax: (352) 342 21 38 The email address is protected from spambots. Javascript must be enabled in your browser to view the address. www. granderas.com.tr | ||
Hotel Mirada Del Lago **** Hisarcik Mount Erciyes Erciyes / Kayseri Tel: (352) 342 21 00 (Pbx) Fax: (352) 342 20 24 | Erciyes Dag and Kayakevi Erciyes / Kayseri Tel: (352) 242 20 31 Fax: (352) 242 20 32 | Hotel Mirada Del Monte **** Hisarcik Mount Erciyes Melikgazi / Kayseri Tel: (352) 342 21 00 Fax: (352) 342 20 24 |
Mersin province is rich in thermal springs. Many of them flow into mountain rivers, which makes swimming in mineralized mountain water possible all year round. For example, in the town of Doctor un Iri you can swim all year round; the water is rich in radon and calcium. People come here to treat the musculoskeletal system, joints, mountain trout fishing, swimming in the river, or just family and friendly picnics. Famous hot springs with water temperatures up to 60 degrees are Ichel-Guneysu, Guneyyolu, Tarsus Akchakoja, Tarsus Keshbuku, Silifike Saparja, Mut-Khojanty are just a few of them.
One of the popular thermal spas is "Çelikhan", located at a distance of 70 km from Mersin. Here, among the gorge surrounded by coniferous mountains, there are a number of sanatoriums. You can stay there, rent a room, swim in thermal waters with a temperature of +45 degrees, take a steam bath in a Turkish hammam, get over 20 types of massage, or just take a walk through the pine forests.
The Mersin region is especially rich in marine fish, because... many mountain rivers flow into the sea, sea water is not very salty and is comfortable for fish. Fishermen are attracted here by the variety of fish, crystal clear water and the opportunity to combine sea, river and lake fishing.
Fishing is possible both with a fishing rod from the shore and from a boat. You can arrange a fishing trip with access to the sea at any marina. The fishing gear you will need is simple; this invention consists of a fishing line, with a hundred-gram weight at the end and hooks tied to many branches along the length of the fishing line. Spinning fishing is also possible. The main bait is shrimp, which are very rich in coastal waters. The bite is excellent, it starts in the morning and sometimes continues until lunch. The main bite occurs from 6 to 10 a.m., after this time the sea becomes warmer, and the fish no longer comes close to the shore. But if you wish, you can fish from dawn to dusk. Here you can catch sea bass, sea bream, red mullet, and sole.
Ichel province is rich in rivers and mountain lakes where you can go fishing. Typically, such places are equipped with huts or similar buildings. You can see trout in a clear mountain river. You can catch it simply with bread. You can catch pike in the lakes. It is found there in abundance, since there is plenty of food for it. You can fish with spinning rods and fishing line. There are no restrictions on fishing, unlike spearfishing.
Fans of more extreme hunting can plunge into the world of the underwater kingdom and hunt fish with an underwater gun. Due to the fact that the water is very clean and the fish are constantly arriving, hunting becomes very exciting and exciting. Of course, there are some restrictions and rules that all hunters must follow. Hunting should be carried out only during the daytime, since at night it will be regarded as poaching, and the total weight of the fish should not exceed 8 kilograms.
Mersin Province is the cradle of many civilizations, being the main location of the Roman Empire. As a province of Byzantium, the region preserved hundreds of dwellings, thousands of burials, dozens of palaces and fortresses, as well as dozens of Christian churches that exist to this day next to mosques. Architectural monuments up to 2-2.5 thousand years old are perfectly preserved, because... Mersin is the only earthquake-safe region in Turkey.
There are many shrines in Mersin, places of power revered by people of different nations, religions, even atheists and bioenergeticists recognize the power invisible to the human eye. One of these places is the Cave of Heaven and Hell (Janet - Jahhanem). A mythological river flows here, where Achilles's mother bathed him, holding him by the heel. After bathing, he received invulnerability, except for one place that was not lowered into the water - his heel. Today people from all over the world come here for healing in the miraculous water, and to make wishes in the Cave of Paradise. However, not everyone will be destined to plunge into the mysterious river. The place seems to “not let” some people in, and even after going down the thousand-year-old steps, of which there are 450 by the way, the river may not “appear” to you. A river can appear and disappear in the bowels of the earth at any time. The cave looks like a miraculous temple, where you can find holy images in the rocks and see or photograph angels (phantoms). The energy, beauty and grandeur of this place are difficult to describe. Therefore, we recommend everyone to visit the cave of Heaven and Hell.
PS The author of this text has repeatedly observed the “playful” behavior of the river and there are hundreds of testimonies, including scientific ones, that speak of the high energy of this place, as can be judged by thousands of eyewitnesses whose wishes were fulfilled and who were able to photograph the angels with their cameras.
In terms of religious tourism, the province has two main structures.
The first of these is the House, Church and Well of the Apostle Jesus Christ, St. Paul, located in Tarsus and recognized by the Vatican as the Place of the Cross.
In Tarsus, Saul, the future Apostle Paul, was born into a family of Hellenized Jews. According to biblical legend, on the way to Damascus, Saul was struck by a bright light from heaven and heard an unknown voice: “Saul, Saul! Why are you persecuting Me? — after which he became blind. The people traveling with him led him to Damascus, where he was healed by the Christian Ananias. Struck by what had happened, Saul believed in Christ and was baptized. After he converted the proconsul of Cyprus, Sergius Paulus, to Christ, Saul began to be called Paul.
The Apostle Paul also preached in his native Tarsus, where he gained many followers. The house in which the Apostle Paul once lived in Tarsus has not survived. However, the well located next to it, now called the well of St. Paul (St. Paul Kuyusu), has survived to this day. Already in the first centuries of Christianity, it became a place of pilgrimage, and the water from it was considered holy and healing properties were attributed to it.
Another important pilgrimage site was the Church of St. Paul. It is believed that the first temple in its place was built in the 4th century under Emperor Constantine. Later it was destroyed during wars with Muslims and rebuilt again by the Crusaders at the turn of the 11th-12th centuries. In those days, pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land considered it their indispensable duty to make a stop in Tarsus.
The second structure is the one declared in the early Christian period as the Place of the Cross of Azize Aya Tekla (Meryemlik) - the Church of St. Thekla, a structure located in Silifika/Bashucu and recognized by both the Muslim and Christian world as a place of religious visits. Also within the province is the Cave of Tarsus Ashaba Kef (Cave of the "Seven Sleepers", "People of the Cave").
The tradition of the "Seven Sleepers" exists in both the Christian and Muslim traditions.
The Islamic version of the legend of the young sleepers is well known in the Muslim world, as it is quoted in the Qur'an. The Islamic version of the legend also mentions a faithful dog that accompanied the young men on the way to the cave and slept at its entrance. People passing by saw a sleeping dog and were afraid to look inside, thinking that it was guarding the secrets of the cave.
According to the Christian version of the legend, there were seven young men who were accused of belonging to the Christian community during the period of persecution. Then a group of young men fled the city and hid in a cave. When they were found sleeping in the cave, the entrance was sealed by order of the emperor. Many years later, Christianity was transformed from a persecuted religion into the official state religion. More than 250 years later, when Christianity became the official state religion, the emperor decided to demolish the entrance to the cave. Imagine his surprise when inside he saw seven sleeping men who had not aged a day. They woke up with the confidence that only a day had passed.
Groceries and consumer goods can be purchased in and around many residential complexes in Mersin. There are also many super- and hypermarkets in the city, where you can find everything you need, from essential products to porcelain sets.
If you want something more “grand”, then you should pay attention to the huge shopping centers located throughout Mersin. Finding them won't be difficult.
Shopping centers in Mersin and its surroundings will pleasantly surprise you with an abundance of choice of locally produced goods and presented world brands. Prices for textiles, clothing, shoes, dishes are 2-5 times lower.
Food products predominate from local Turkish production, because this region is an exporter of citrus fruits, olives, bananas, vegetables and fruits.
Goat's milk and cheeses are presented more widely than cow's milk, because... the mountainous region is more favorable for raising goats. A large selection of freshly caught sea fish - sea bass, dorado, mullet, sole, shrimp, crabs, river trout, etc. can be bought at the fish market in Mersin at low prices.
A large selection of Turkish sweets, baklava, and mountain honey can be amazingly delicious both at a private merchant in the mountains and in a modern confectionery. The quality and environmental friendliness of the products are above all praise. A special place is occupied by Turkish spices, sauces and pickles since this is not a tourist (at the moment) place, prices for services and goods are lower than in tourist areas without intrusive service. We recommend visiting the shopping centers Forum, Kipa, and the bazaar.
Mersin hosts a number of international cultural events. In particular, the following are held: “International Exhibition of Stone Sculptures in the Open Air named after Hussein Gezer”, harvest festivals - the orange festival, which attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world.
This carnival procession is held at the beginning of December - the beginning of the winter citrus harvest in the Mersin region. Artists and ensembles from all over the world are invited to attend.
The State Opera and Ballet Theater in Mersin performs classical music, chamber orchestras, ballet and dance shows from all over the world give concerts.
In 2007, the European Festivals Association (EFA) announced the annual International Music Festival in Mersin in October. Opera divas, leading conductors, symphony orchestras, composers and musicians come here.
The theater regularly hosts children's performances, dance shows, opera, and ballet.
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The history of the Mersin region (Cilicia province) begins in the 7th millennium BC. e. In the 2nd millennium BC. e. The province was part of the Hittite kingdom called Cilicia. In 102 BC. e. Cilicia was conquered by Rome. From 84 BC e. was part of the Armenian Empire of Tigran the Great. In the Middle Ages it was the object of struggle between Byzantium, Arabs and Seljuks. From 1080 to 1375, the Cilician Armenian state existed in Cilicia, which was later captured by the Mamluks. In 1515 it was conquered by the Ottoman Turks.
Ancient writers praised the fertility of the Cilician Plain, which produced grapes, sesame seeds, millet, wheat and barley in abundance. The goats of Cilicia were also famous - probably of the same breed as the Angora. The province produced a lot of saffron, good raisin wine, the best hyssop, and pomegranate apples. Currently, Mersin is the main agricultural region of Turkey.
It has one of the greatest historical heritages in the world. The Mersin region has hundreds of fortresses, palaces, temples, aqueducts, bas-reliefs, amphitheaters, baths, thousands of dwellings, tombs, and burials. Most architectural monuments remain virtually undestroyed for centuries.
Here you can see the ruins of the ancient cities of Pompeipolis, Tarsos (a large city compared to Babylon), Neopolis (at one time it was a city with a million population, on a par with Athens and Rome), Krikos, Kylindria, Seleucia and Anemurion; Cleopatra's Gate (where Cleopatra met Mark Antony); fortresses of Anamur, Meydanjik, Kyz, Mut, Silifke; Alahan Monastery, Hogya Tekla Basilica; settlements of Uzundzhaburch, Akkale, Gozlyukule; Tarsus Mosque, Lal Agha Mosque; Museums of mosaics from the cities of Erdemli, Silifki, Tarsus and Narlikuyu, as well as the legendary mosaic “The Three Graces”.
It will take several months to examine all the architectural monuments in Mersin. The main architectural monuments are indicated by brown road signs. There are guidebooks in Turkish, English and German.
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Kazakhstan may soon enter the list of leading countries for purchasing real estate in Turkey, said Alexandra Sokolova, a representative of a large Turkish investment construction holding, at a press conference in Almaty on Tuesday, April 16.
Since August 2012, a law came into force in Turkey abolishing the principle of reciprocity for the purchase of real estate by foreigners. Kazakhstan was included in the list of 129 countries that have the right to purchase Turkish real estate without restrictions, said Alexandra Sokolova, noting that after the law came into force, Kazakhstanis had already purchased 57 real estate properties.
According to the company, Kazakhstanis most often buy housing in Istanbul, Ankara, and resort areas. As Alexandra Sokolova noted, the economic crisis had virtually no effect on prices for Turkish real estate, since it is being built with its own funds, on purchased land, without subcontractors. “Even when the complex has not yet been built, state insurance companies insure all real estate, and people receive a certificate of ownership,” explained a representative of the construction company.
According to her, real estate prices in Turkey have increased by 10-20% since 2010 and continue to rise “by 50 euros [per 1 sq. m] every 3-5 months.” In Istanbul, real estate prices vary greatly depending on the area and proximity to the sea coast. You can find a standard apartment with an approximate area of 80 square meters. m and for 30-50 thousand euros in remote areas (more than 5 km from the sea). In beach areas, prices range from 80 to 120 thousand euros for a two-bedroom apartment. The average price of housing per square meter on the middle coastline is 1.5-2 thousand euros, depending on the finishing. At the construction stage, you can buy real estate from 600 euros per square meter; in completed complexes with built-in furniture and appliances - from 850 euros.
- Many investors buy several apartments and rent them out. The rental cost in the complexes ranges from 80 to 160 euros per day during the beach season, which lasts 9 months, and 600-1200 euros per month in the off-season. The apartment pays for itself in 4-7 years,” said Alexandra Sokolova.
.The right to own real estate in Turkey is protected by law, and it is indisputable, as in European countries. Along with the housing, a plot of land under the house is also purchased.
- What is important is that Türkiye is not a double taxation country. In this country, property taxes are minimal - 0.027% of the cadastral value, which is about 50-70% of the commercial value: this is approximately 50-100 euros per year. Utility payments range from 380 to 500 euros per year, which includes the use of the entire infrastructure of the complexes: beaches, swimming pools, saunas, etc., noted a company representative.
At the same time, property owners do not pay for transfer from the airport and water, which is free in Turkey. In their absence, the management company looks after the housing and is responsible for the safety of the property.
On April 4 of this year, the law on foreigners and international protection came into force in Turkey, making it easier for homeowners, including Kazakhstanis, to obtain a residence permit. Now, to do this, it is enough to present only a certificate of ownership of real estate, a passport and fill out a form. All family members also receive a residence permit and the right to work. After 8 years of holding a residence permit, Turkish citizenship is granted.
Author: Larisa Chernenko
It is much more profitable for Kazakhstanis to purchase real estate in Turkey, which is 2-5 times cheaper than in Kazakhstan, Tengrinews.kz correspondent reports. This is what the manager of one of the Turkish construction companies in Kazakhstan, Alexandra Sokolova, .
According to her, the cost of housing in the Mersin region (Turkey) ranges from 55,250 to 93,500 euros for 85-110 square meters, that is, from 600 euros (in complexes under construction) to 850 euros per square meter (in built complexes with furniture and technology).
At the same time, the area of the apartments ranges from 75 to 195 square meters. “Those who want to earn additional income and rent out apartments can receive an income from 80 to 160 euros per day during the season and 600-1200 euros per month in the off-season,” Sokolova . In addition, the average cost of apartments in other areas of Turkey on the first coastline ranges from 1.5 to 2 thousand euros.
As the manager of the construction company noted, on August 7, 2012, a law abolishing the principle of reciprocity for the purchase of real estate by foreigners (individuals) came into force in Turkey.
Previously, real estate in Turkey could be purchased exclusively by a legal entity together with the owner - a Turkish citizen. Now, according to this law, for foreign citizens who have real estate in Turkey, the period of residence permit has been extended to one year. “And after eight years of holding a residence permit, foreigners can obtain citizenship,” Sokolova .
In connection with the entry into force of this law, Kazakhstan entered the list of 129 countries that have the right to purchase Turkish real estate without restrictions.
According to analysts, in 2012, investors from 183 countries bought 2,578 real estate properties in Turkey. At the same time, the total area of acquired Turkish real estate was 1,162 thousand square meters. According to Sokolov , German citizens purchased the most real estate in Turkey; 561 Germans own 775 properties with a total area of about 800 thousand square meters.
The top three also included Great Britain and Russia.
“Russian citizens bought 416, and British citizens - 365 Turkish real estate properties,” said the company manager. She also noted that in 2012, Kazakhstanis became the owners of 57 real estate properties in Turkey, of which 15 properties were purchased in the Mersin region (Turkey). According to analysts, Kazakhstan may soon also join the ranks of active foreign investors and enter the top five.
Author: Azhar Ashirova
It is much more profitable for Kazakhstanis to purchase real estate in Turkey, which is 2-5 times cheaper than in Kazakhstan, Tengrinews.kz correspondent reports. This is what the manager of one of the Turkish construction companies in Kazakhstan, Alexandra Sokolova, .
According to her, the cost of housing in the Mersin region (Turkey) ranges from 55,250 to 93,500 euros for 85-110 square meters, that is, from 600 euros (in complexes under construction) to 850 euros per square meter (in built complexes with furniture and technology).
At the same time, the area of the apartments ranges from 75 to 195 square meters. “Those who want to earn additional income and rent out apartments can receive an income from 80 to 160 euros per day during the season and 600-1200 euros per month in the off-season,” Sokolova . In addition, the average cost of apartments in other areas of Turkey on the first coastline ranges from 1.5 to 2 thousand euros.
As the manager of the construction company noted, on August 7, 2012, a law abolishing the principle of reciprocity for the purchase of real estate by foreigners (individuals) came into force in Turkey.
Previously, real estate in Turkey could be purchased exclusively by a legal entity together with the owner - a Turkish citizen. Now, according to this law, for foreign citizens who have real estate in Turkey, the period of residence permit has been extended to one year. “And after eight years of holding a residence permit, foreigners can obtain citizenship,” Sokolova .
In connection with the entry into force of this law, Kazakhstan entered the list of 129 countries that have the right to purchase Turkish real estate without restrictions. According to analysts, in 2012, investors from 183 countries bought 2,578 real estate properties in Turkey. At the same time, the total area of acquired Turkish real estate was 1,162 thousand square meters.
According to Sokolov , German citizens purchased the most real estate in Turkey; 561 Germans own 775 properties with a total area of about 800 thousand square meters. The top three also included Great Britain and Russia. “Russian citizens bought 416, and British citizens - 365 Turkish real estate properties,” the company manager said. She also noted that in 2012, Kazakhstanis became the owners of 57 real estate properties in Turkey, of which 15 properties were purchased in the Mersin region (Turkey).
According to analysts, Kazakhstan may soon also join the ranks of active foreign investors and enter the top five.