The city of Mersin is located in the south of Turkey and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea with a long coast and the port is the largest port of Turkey. The distinctive view of Mersin on the Mediterranean made it one of the most Anatolian cities to attract the ancient civilizations that had colonized Mersin for many years to take advantage of its strategic location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, which has been the backbone of maritime trade over the ages.
The Assyrian civilization was the first ancient civilization to come to Mersin and settled in BC, followed by the Babylonian civilization, the Hittite civilization and then the Greek civilization and conquered by Alexander in 334 BC and after which the Macedonians settled for a long time, but after the advent of the Romans from the west were able to expel the Macedonians and settled in their place in the seventh century Was opened by the army of conquests launched during the reign of Omar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, but after a period returned to the Romans and remained until 1473 where the tribe of Ramadhanğlu Turkish open, and in 1517 the Ottoman Empire was annexed and became one of Ottoman states.
Many ancient civilizations have spread to Mersin and its distinctive appearance on the Mediterranean Sea and its diversity of urbanization has made it a tourist and historical tourist attraction that attracts tourists in Turkey. The tourist places in Mersin can be visited with the aim of achieving enjoyable entertainment:
Mersin Coast: Mersin's coast can not be admired and its beautiful coastline is not to be enjoyed. The Mersin coast is characterized by relative tranquility, serenity and purity. There are many luxury and cheap hotels to stay during Mersin's visit.
The city of Cayntles is a city of Roman Hellenic civilization. After the advent of Roman civilization, the city was established as a special site for living and living. The city of Canetlis consists of all the civic and cultural elements that make up all the Roman cities, including a parade hall and palaces decorated with princes, especially the common folk were used for public hygiene and private homes to live carved rocks and mountains and large monasteries occupies unique places in the mountains
Castle Balan Kishlik: A castle with a rare architectural structure that was built in the time of the Roman state. Al-Qa'ala lies in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, 20 kilometers away from the coast. It was used to monitor the arrivals from the sea and to perform the initial task. And can be visited by boats for the transport of tourists must visit to enjoy the beauty of rare and wonderful and explore Mersin all its features through the rise of one of its tall towers.
Elisso Waterfall: Elisso waterfall from the mountains. It is characterized by a wonderful view and mineral water, which is sufficient for many diseases. The waterfall is covered with a natural pond in the middle of the trees, so the vegetation is very suitable for natural and medical tourism.
Valley Imonlo: Valley natural mediating forests and dense trees and hurt by many waterfalls very suitable place to enjoy the beauty of nature
Guoxu River: The Guoxu River also flows from the mountains of Tarsus and flows into the Mediterranean Sea, but what distinguishes it from the Annamor Valley is its distinctive length, which runs all over the city, providing the opportunity of river tourism with a pleasant, interesting and suitable sea boat to see all the sights and monuments of Mersin rich in history and nature.
Tarsus Museum: Tarsus is a high mountain range that begins with Mersin and ends in Lebanon. The Tarsus Museum is a museum established by the Turkish government in 1971. The government then collected all the historical monuments and monuments of Mersin that were exhibited regularly at the Tarsus Museum scientifically and historically in
Castle Balan Kishlik: A castle with a rare architectural structure that was built in the time of the Roman state. Al-Qa'ala lies in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, 20 kilometers away from the coast. It was used to monitor the arrivals from the sea and to perform the initial task. And can be visited by boats for the transport of tourists must visit to enjoy the beauty of rare and wonderful and explore Mersin all its features through the rise of one of its tall towers.
Anamour Valley: A valley that springs from the mountains of Tarsus and pours into the Mediterranean Sea, its natural green environment and its huge waterfall deserve a boat trip to the sea for a comfortable natural pleasure for the soul
