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History along the coastWelcome.
Mersin's coastal line does not consist only of sea stops. Points such as sleigh, Paradise-Hell environment and Anemurium show the natural and archaeological heritage of the province together. You can spread visits to different districts along the wide coast to separate days.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Mersin · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Kız Kalesi
Kız Castle, the naval fortress of Korykos Ancient City, is today the most well-known structure in the city.Read the official guide
Cennet Ve Cehennem Obrukları
Obruks, called Heaven and Hell, are located 25 kilometers from the Silifke district center of Mersin. Each one is rocky, wide and deep.Read the official guide
Anemurium Antik Kenti
Anemurium Ancient City is located in Anamur district of Mersin. It is one of the important harbour settlements in the western part of the Mountain Cilician Region in ancient times.Read the official guide
Adamkayalar
The rock reliefs, called Adamkayas, are located in Erdemli district of Mersin, within the Devil's Creek Valley.The asphalt from Kızkalesi to the village of Huseyins of Silifke...Read the official guide
Adrassus (Balabolu)
Adrassus Ancient City is located in Mut district of Mersin. Also known as Balabolu Ruins due to the name of the hill on which it was built. Rome...Read the official guide
Al Oda
Al Oda Church is located in Mut district of Mersin. The cave, called Al Oda, is a rock church; but here it is a...Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Mersin in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Mersin · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationMersin food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Mersin cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Mersin · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Memetcan Tantuni
You can access the business's own product and contact page for Tantuni and revolving options. Add a lunch break to your travel plan via the Yenişehir address.
Eğriçam · Yenişehir
Source checked: 28.10.2026Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
KIZ KALESİ · CENNET VE CEHENNEM OBRUKLARI
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Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Mersin Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
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Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.