Mersin Erdemli to 23km, located 60 km from the center of Mersin Maiden is one of the most important tourism regions of the country. Summer period in the domestic and foreign visitors flocked to Kızkalesi'nde can be reached via Silifke.
Maiden name Korykos the Seleucid order in history, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, the Armenians, the French Kingdom of Cyprus, Karaman and entered the Ottoman domination. The research and excavations, the first settlement in BC 4th Century has seen the signs. The historian Herodotus wrote that this name is Georges Cypriots have set up a prince.
The length is 192 meters Kızkalesi environment is protected by eight towers. Latest Karamanoğlu the Maiden repaired by Ibrahim Bey has become a symbol of tourism in Mersin. It's undeniable that Kızkalesi'nde history has witnessed many an ancient past. Therefore there is also a legend told about the Maiden. Here, this legend
One of Korykos king, consistently pray for God to have a daughter. Pray accept the King eventually became the owner of a daughter. The king's daughter grows kindness and beauty and love have won the admiration of everyone. One day he came to the city a fortune-teller and has called him to the palace to see the future of the King's daughter. Fortune Teller, startled when he looked into the hands of the king's daughter, but says nothing. King forces him by warlock warlock "Lord, your daughter will poison him stick a snake. What will not change anything else you what this destiny, "he leaves the palace.
King's daughter to say anything but stare into deep thought. Eventually the small islet near the shore, decides to build a castle of white stone. King, who built the castle, close to the girls here. King snake trying to protect his daughter still can not stop what he called an astrologer. Because one day snake from inside the grape basket sent to the castle, snapped and killed the King's daughter. also because of this story it is called kızkalesi castle.
Tarsus, a place that is home to people from many different religions throughout history. Indeed, both historical and cultural heritage of Mersin Tarsus to have surprised me quite a bit. From each corner should the rest of the Roman period and has many amazing works of Cilicia.
Belief in the district of Mersin tourism to the fore one of the most important structures in Tarsus St. Paul Church. This particular place is an important center for the Christian, every period of the year attracts visitors from around the world over.
Tarsus in the south, in the district of Ulu Mosque, the church dedicated to St. Paul and is thought to have been built in 11-12 century AD. St. Paul Symposium and Ceremony organized by the Vatican in 1992-93, which increases the importance of the area. St. Paul's Memorial Museum attracts visitors so for the pilgrimage.
Culture and Tourism Ministry in 1994 and it has been certified and received protection St. Paul restoration work started in 1997 at the Memorial Museum. In 2001, with the completion of studies done around the church converted into a memorial museum also included in the scope of expropriation to serve tourism.
Emperor Constantine to Christianity in the 4th century AD after the official recognition given speed the construction of churches with religious persecution shield. Great struggle that Christians are found in many churches made on behalf of St. Paul for the spread of religion in the world.
With the release of the long vacant church Christians from Tarsus, it is also known to be used for different purposes from time to time with some additions.
The bell tower is still visible on the north east corner of the Kilsan. Prophet is located in the center of the ceiling structure. Jesus Yohannes, Marcos and Lucas, Marcos and Lucas renowned frescoes. Middle landscape located on both sides of the nave window and is of great importance for the faithful depiction of the angels.
Church sanctuary marble ornaments, icons and saints to be another example of this is depicted in the world of the unique factors that make between faith centers.
to provide a small door in the church's interior lighting is found in the northern and southern part have benefited from a more symmetrical window.
Ramazanoğlu Ahmet by this magnificent building was converted into 1415't mosque, thick and high walls in the Roman style, interior is spacious, outward-facing side of the narrow, deep windows and a place to be seen by thick columns.
Another sacred place dedicated to St. Paul in Tarsus St. Paul's Well Christian world as a place much value given. Carried out in 1862 has been transformed into a large-scale public architecture today after the repair.
With the right promotion strategy around the world, thousands of people can come St. Paul's Church, can also play a key role for the development of religious tourism in Turkey. Although not introduced enough interest who managed to see St. Paul's Church in Tarsus of nearby attractions.
