Kanlı Divane Ancient City

Located in the Silifke district of Mersin, Kanlı Divane Ancient City is a settlement that has survived from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods to the present day. Founded by the Olba Kingdom in the 3rd century BC, the city expanded during the Roman period and became an important religious and trade center. Discovered by the French traveler Victor Langlois in the mid-19th century, the city was unearthed during excavations in the 1970s. The most striking structures of the ancient city include the Temple of Zeus, basilicas, water cisterns, tomb structures and necropolises. According to a legend, the city was named "Kanlı Divane" because criminals were executed here and their blood was spilled on the ground. This ancient city, which has a huge collapsed area around it, is a unique discovery point for history enthusiasts.

Adamkayalar Necropolis

Located at the foothills of the Taurus Mountains, Adamkayalar Necropolis is famous for its monumental rock tombs and reliefs from the Roman period. In 11 different reliefs carved into the steep slope of the valley, warriors, administrators, women and children are depicted. These reliefs were made in the Roman period to create a family tree, immortalize family members and show status. These unique reliefs, which reflect the artistic and historical value of the region, are like a history page carved into the rocks.

Cennet Cehennem Sınkholes

One of the most striking natural formations of Mersin, Heaven and Hell Sinkholes are huge cave systems formed by natural depressions. Heaven Sinkhole is a large depression that is 70 meters deep and 250 meters wide and can be descended into. Inside the sinkhole is a Byzantine Virgin Mary Church dating back to the 5th century AD. Visitors can descend into the sinkhole with a 450-step staircase and discover the impressive structure of the cave. Hell Sinkhole is 128 meters deep and it is not possible to descend into it due to its steep slopes. In mythology, it is believed that Zeus imprisoned the monster named Typhon here.

Cleopatra's Gate

Located in the Tarsus district of Mersin, Cleopatra's Gate is one of the three main gates that have survived from the walls of ancient Tarsus. It is said that in 41 BC, the Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, came to Tarsus to meet her lover, Roman Commander Marcus Antonius, and passed through this gate. Also known today as the "Sea Gate", this historical structure bears traces of the Roman and Byzantine periods and is an important monument opening up to the city's past.

St. Paul's Well

Tarsus is known as the city where St. Paul, one of the most important figures in Christianity, was born. St. Paul's Well is a water well thought to be in the garden of the house where he lived and is a sacred pilgrimage center for Christians. Visitors take water from the well, believing that its water has healing properties. This point, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List, reveals the importance of Tarsus in the history of Christianity.

Mausoleum Of Danıel

One of the most sacred structures in Tarsus, the Tomb of Prophet Daniel is the location of the tomb believed to belong to Prophet Daniel, who lived in the 6th century BC and was an important figure during the reign of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II. The tomb is protected in an underground room right next to the Grand Mosque. Considered sacred to Islam, Christianity and Judaism, this place is an important religious point that impresses visitors with its spiritual atmosphere.

Tarsus Waterfall

Located on the Tarsus River, Tarsus Waterfall is one of the most peaceful spots in the city with its natural beauty and cool atmosphere. In ancient times, the area where the waterfall is located was surrounded by rock tombs from the Roman period and was used as a necropolis (cemetery) in the past. Today, the waterfall stands out as a natural getaway spot in Tarsus with its lush green nature, restaurants and recreation areas.