Top Things to do in Mersin (Icel)
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Top 5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Mersin (Icel), Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Discover the best top things to do in Mersin (Icel), Turkey including Aynaligol (Gilindire) Magarasi, Ancient city of Diocaesarea-Olba, Kanlidivane, Caves of Heaven and Hell, Tisan Koyu.
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1. Aynaligol (Gilindire) Magarasi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 307 reviews
Reviewed By zoltano421 - Budapest, Hungary
The cave is located in a beautiful environment, on a far-stretching mountainous shore. The entrance is actually in the side of the cliffs, with a staircase leading way down to the mouth of the cave. Inside, a deep and breathtaking scenery awaits, with an untouched and majestic lake at the bottom. All in all, more than worth the two-hour return trip from Alanya through winding roads because it is much more beautiful than either, more touristic and well-known caves in and around that city.
2. Ancient city of Diocaesarea-Olba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By 1973LYS - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This is really my third visit of Diocaesarea Olba. With my first and second too-short-visit, finally I was able to spend some more time in this ancient city Personally I understand there are "two parts" of Olba: *The first location - where the Hellenistic Temple of Zeus, Arch of Colonaded Street, Byzantine Gate and Roman Temple of Tyche are situated. Most of the tourists visit this location only. Entrance fee is 10 Turkish Lira. *The second location unguarded - where the grande aqueduct, roman theatre, nymphaeum. To reach this area, either by car or walking are the only options. There is no public transport as this acropolis is literally in the middle of nowhere. Behind the grande aqueduct there is vast valley of many romans' rock tombs with beautiful carving, (maybe) small church, cisterns, and more. I have no idea how vast the valley is, but if we keep walking along the valley, it may be endless. My travel partner thought the aqueduct was higher size in in ancient time too.
3. Kanlidivane
4. Caves of Heaven and Hell
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By 797ebrua - Ankara, Turkey
The Chasm of Hell and Pit of Heaven is an interesting place to visit. The City of Mersin is a beautiful coastal city in Turkey. In addition to coastal facilities, Mersin has numerous interesting ancient and geological places. The Chasm of Hell and Pit of Heaven are among those places. They located at the mountainous part of Narlidere nearby Kizkalesi. The best visiting hours in the summer time are early morning or late afternoon times due to very warm weather. In the Heaven part, you can reach to a cool cave and a body of water as well as remnants of the church (which St. Paul spent some time) by going 450 steps down. The Chasm of the Hell is only a place to look down from a balcony. If you wish, you can also visit to the cave of asthma near by the Hell and Heaven ;-)
