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Tarsus & Istanbul - 5 Nights
Istanbul, Tarsus, Mersin, Antioch
Mersin
Mersin is the Mediterranean port city of ancient Cilicia and the coastal base for visits to Tarsus, twenty-five kilometres inland. Along its shore stand the ruins of Soli Pompeiopolis, whose colonnade once ran down to a Roman harbour, and further west the island castle of Kizkalesi — the Maiden's Castle — sits offshore within sight of its mainland twin. Mersin is a working city rather than a resort, and it is where the St Paul Global Week pilgrimage is based.
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Mersin is the Mediterranean port city of ancient Cilicia and the coastal base for visits to Tarsus, twenty-five kilometres inland. Along its shore stand the ruins of Soli Pompeiopolis, whose colonnade once ran down to a Roman harbour, and further west the island castle of Kizkalesi — the Maiden's Castle — sits offshore within sight of its mainland twin. Mersin is a working city rather than a resort, and it is where the St Paul Global Week pilgrimage is based.
Must-See Attractions
Kizkalesi (Maiden's Castle)
An Armenian sea castle on an island a few hundred metres offshore, paired with the mainland castle of Korykos. About 60 km west of the city centre.
Half day
Soli Pompeiopolis
The colonnaded avenue of the ancient port city on the western edge of Mersin, where standing Corinthian columns mark the road to the Roman harbour.
1 hour
Mersin Marina and seafront
The palm-lined corniche and marina, the evening promenade of the city.
1-2 hours
Unique Experiences
Base for the Tarsus pilgrimage
Kizkalesi sea castle
Roman columns of Soli Pompeiopolis
Cilician Mediterranean seafood
Mersin tantuni
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