Things to Do in Mezitli: 3 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Mezitli

• 1 Historic
• 1 Ancient City
• 1 Nature

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1 🏛️ Historic

Soli Pompeiopolis Ancient City

An ancient city within the boundaries of Mezitli, known for its Roman-period colonnaded street and harbour ruins.

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2 🌳 Nature

Mezitli Beach

A seafront strip on the Mediterranean coast, suitable for swimming and sunbathing. This natural area, which reflects the ecological diversity of the region, attracts nature lovers.

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3 🏺 Ancient City

Soli Pompeipolis Ancient City

A Roman-period city known for its colonnaded street and ancient harbour ruins.

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While you are in Mezitli, you can also see the highlights of Mersin province. These places are in other districts.

• Kızkalesi (Korykos) — A medieval sea castle built on an islet about 200 metres off the coast in the Kızkalesi neighbourhood of Erdemli; together with the land castle of Korykos opposite, it is the best-known symbol of the Cilician coast.
• Heaven and Hell Sinkholes (Cennet ve Cehennem Obrukları) — Giant sinkholes formed by the dissolving of limestone, 25 km from Silifke and 2 km north-west of Narlıkuyu; steps lead down to the 5th-century Church of the Virgin Mary at the bottom of the Heaven Sinkhole.
• Mamure Castle — A castle on the seashore at Anamur, founded in the Roman period and enlarged under the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia and the Karamanids; it is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Anatolia.
• Anemurium Ancient City — At Cape Anamur, with its theatre, odeon, baths and extensive necropolis from the Roman and Byzantine periods, it is one of the most impressive ghost cities on the Mediterranean coast.
• Uzuncaburç (Olba–Diocaesarea) — The sacred centre of the Teucrid priest-kings, 30 km north of Silifke; it is known for the Temple of Zeus Olbios, one of the oldest Corinthian-order temples in Anatolia, the Temple of Tyche, the theatre and a five-storey tower.
• Cleopatra's Gate and Tarsus — A Roman-period city gate in Tarsus that, according to legend, Cleopatra is believed to have entered to meet Mark Antony; nearby are Saint Paul's Well, a Roman road and the historic houses of Tarsus.

Practical Information for Visiting Mezitli

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn

Places to visit

3 places

• 🌯

  Tantuni

  Finely chopped beef is fried in oil and wrapped in lavash bread. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.

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  Cezerye (carrot dessert)

  A traditional sweet made with carrot, sugar and pistachios. Prepared using recipes passed down through generations, this dish is an important part of the local culinary culture. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Mezitli

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  Ancient City Heritage

  Mezitli is home to the ancient city of Soli Pompeiopolis. Remains reflecting the commercial wealth of the Roman period are part of the district's cultural heritage.

Local Products

• Citrus Fruit — Citrus fruits are grown around Mezitli.

Economy

Mezitli is one of the central districts of Mersin. Trade, the service sector and farming are the main economic activities.

How to Get to Mezitli

Mezitli lies to the west of Mersin city centre. There are regular municipal bus and minibus services from Mersin city centre to Mezitli district. Road transport is the most widely used means of transport.

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Other Districts of Mersin

• Mersin Central District 7 places Mersin Museum, Mersin Seafront Park and Yumuktepe Mound
• Akdeniz 9 places Mersin Port, Soli Pompeiopolis Ancient City and Fine Arts Gallery
• Anamur 8 places Mamure Castle, Anamur Ancient City and Anamur Beaches
• Aydıncık 8 places Kelenderis Antik Kenti (Kelenderis ancient city), Aydıncık Plajları and Liman Castle
• Bozyazı 9 places Nagidos Ancient City, Softa Castle and Bozyazı Beaches
• Çamlıyayla 8 places Çamlıyayla Plateaus, Çamlıyayla Mosque and Namrun Castle
• Erdemli 9 places Elaiussa-Sebaste, Kızkalesi (Corycus) and Cennet and Cehennem Sinkholes
• Gülnar 3 places Gülnar Castle, Gülnar Plateaus and Taşeli Plateau
• Mut 11 places Alahan Monastery, Kozlar Plateau and Sertavul Plateau
• Silifke 9 places Silifke Castle, Cennet and Cehennem Obrukları (Heaven and Hell Sinkholes) and Uzuncaburç (Olba/Diocaesarea)
• Tarsus 9 places Tarsus Waterfall, Cleopatra's Gate (Kleopatra Kapısı) and Well and Church of Saint Paul (Aziz Paulus Kuyusu ve Kilisesi)
• Toroslar 7 places Toroslar Yaylası (Toroslar Plateau), Toroslar Camii (Toroslar Mosque) and Gözne Kalesi (Gözne Castle)
• Yenişehir 2 places Mersin Marina and Atatürk Park