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Things to see in Tarsus, Mersin (Turkey): 10 places and when to go
Tarsus, Mersin is a city in Turkey with around 894,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Temples (2), Nature (2). The best known are Lampron, Saint Paul's Church, Tarsus and Tarsus Old Mosque. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 36.9204, 34.88
- Population
- About 894,000
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Temples (2) · Nature (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- AYT Antalya, 363 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tarsus, Mersin
The places in and around Tarsus, Mersin, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- LampronCastle in Çamlıyayla, Mersin, Turkey37 km
- Saint Paul's Church, TarsusChurch in Tarsus (Turkey)1.7 km
- Tarsus Old MosqueMosque converted from a church1.6 km
- Gülek CastleCastle in the Mersin province, Turkey40 km
- Tarsus MuseumMuseum in Tarsus District1.1 km
- Ancient road in TarsusAncient Roman road in Tarsus, modern-day Turkey1.2 km
- Eshab-ı Kehf CaveCave in Tarsus, Mersin, Turkey8.5 km
- Sinap CastleMedieval Armenian fortification38 km
- Kızlar CastleCastle Tarsus, Mersin, Turkey26 km
- Taskuyu CaveNature8.8 km
When to go to Tarsus, Mersin
The best time to visit Tarsus, Mersin is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:38
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunBest time14:31
- JulPossible14:18
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible9:59
- DecPossible9:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tarsus, Mersin
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT, Antalya), 363 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mersin37 places27 km
- Adana17 places40 km
- Ereğli, Konya7 places98 km
- Niğde11 places119 km
- İskenderun15 places121 km
- Samandağ8 places130 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tarsus, Mersin?
The best known: Lampron, Saint Paul's Church, Tarsus, Tarsus Old Mosque, Gülek Castle, Tarsus Museum. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tarsus, Mersin?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Tarsus, Mersin?
The nearest main airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 363 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tarsus, Mersin as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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