ADDRESS
Kizilmurat Mah Kemal Tursunbay, Mersin, 33400 TR
PARKING

Free

DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT

22 kilometers, Çukurova International Airport (COV)

CONTACT NUMBER

+90-324-5033333

Take in Tarsus

Tour iconic sites, see the Tarsus Waterfall, and go shopping

Nestled in the city center, Wyndham Tarsus St. Paul provides an unparalleled location for exploring the best of this southern Turkey city. The birthplace of St. Paul, Tarsus is a pilgrimage site attracting religious devotees and history buffs with a fascinating past spanning 6,000 years. Visit St. Paul’s Well, said to have belonged to the Apostle himself when he lived there, and admire the Roman ruins of the Ancient Road—featuring advanced technology for the 1st century such as sewage pipes. Check out Cleopatra Gate, a Byzantine creation dedicated to the Egyptian Queen, or tour the 16th century Tarsus Grand Mosque. The roaring Tarsus Waterfall on the Berdan River offers viewing platforms and dining options—perfect for an afternoon adventure. Peruse the Kırkkaşık Bedesten (Bazaar of Forty Spoons) for scarves, jewelry, and other souvenirs or head to Tarsu mall for modern brands and a movie theater. You can also learn about the history of the city through the archaeological treasures displayed at the Tarsus Museum.

Map

Kizilmurat Mah Kemal Tursunbay, Mersin, 33400

Nearby Places

Ancient Road

Cleopatra Gate

Donuktaş Shrine

Eski Cami (Old Mosque)

Kırkkaşık Bedesten (Bazaar of Forty Spoons)

Kubat Pasha Madrasa

Makam-I Danyal Camii (Tomb of Daniel)

Nusret Minelayer Museum

Old Tarsus Houses

Sahmaran Hamami

St. Paul’s Church

St. Paul’s Well

Taşkuyu Cave

Tarsu

Tarsus Grand Mosque

Tarsus Museum

Tarsus Dam

Tarsus Waterfall

Tarsus Zoo

Taskuyu Cave