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029S Tarsus by Sergio e Gabriella Trentanni

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A significant historic city dating back 6,000 years, offering several wonderful ancient sites, a ruined castle, a mosque, and more.

Tarsus is a historic city in south-central Turkey, 20km inland from the Mediterranean. With a history going back over 6,000 years, Tarsus has long been an important stop for traders and a focal point of many civilizations. During the Roman Empire, Tarsus was the capital of the province of Cilicia, the scene of the first meeting between Mark Antony and Cleopatra, and the birthplace of Paul the Apostle. Out of many attraction of the city and its surrounding area, some are most prominent: Cleopatra's Gate, Grand Mosque, Tarsus Museum, Tarsus Waterfall, and St. Paul Church.

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Tarsus, Turkey

029S Tarsus by Sergio e Gabriella Trentanni

A significant historic city dating back 6,000 years, offering several wonderful ancient sites, a ruined castle, a mosque, and more.
Tarsus Museum

Tarsus Museum, Cilicia by jordan pickett

A wonderful museum of archaeology and ethnography, housing over 35,000 items of historic and cultural value.
Nusret Minelayer Museum, Tarsus

S.S. Lane Victory by ATOMIC Hot Links

A historic Ottoman naval ship, now restored and open for visitors in Tarsus, promising a fun exploration for the entire family.
Historic Center, Tarsus

Tarsus, Turkey by Minamie's Photo

Soak up the history as you wander through the heart of this city, trace the ancient Roman road, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
Cleopatra's Gate, Tarsus

035S Tarsus by Sergio e Gabriella Trentanni

An ancient city gate named for the infamous Egyptian Queen, and used by her on her 41C BC visit to join forces with Mark Antony.
St. Paul Church, Tarsus

Paul of Tarsus? Saul the Apostle? by Fluffykins Blackavar

Humbly constructed with some motifs of Armenian architecture, this church dates to the 12C and boasts lovely landscape murals.
Grand Mosque, Tarsus

dome by Mike Smail

This 16C mosque is the largest one in Tarsus, boasting 16 marvelous domes and several tombs of historic dignitaries.
Tarsus Waterfall

Manavgat Waterfall by Forrestal_PL

Enjoy the cool breeze and the gorgeous nature engulfing this waterfall, that becomes especially impressive during rainy years.

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