8/4/2007 - Tarsus
Tarsus
 Tarsus is a famous province of İçel city, which is in Mediterranean region, with its history, culture, art, commerce and natural beauties. As being a history and science center, serving to different religions for years, it was the interest center of the world.St. Paul, first disciple of Jesus Christ, Daniyal Prophet, Bilal - ı Habeşi, muezzin of Hz. Muhammed, Harun Reşid's son Caliph Ma'mun and famous philosopher of Antic Era, Aristo, descendant of doctors, Lokman Hekim, Egypt Queen, Cleopatra and Roman Commander, Antonius had lived in Tarsus.
History
Pre historical development of Tarsus is reaching to Neolithic Period. Neolithic Period is followed by Kalkeolitic, Early Bronze Age settlements. It is reigned by Hittite, Asur, Persia, Macedonia, Roman, Byzantium, Seljukian and Ottoman States.
Climate
In Tarsus, at the junction point of land and maritime ways connecting Çukurova to Central Anatolia in Mediterranean Region typical Mediterranean climate is dominant.
Don't Leave Without
Passing from Cleopatra Gate, walking on the Antic Road, constructed in Roman Period,
Seeing Eshab-ı Kehf Cavern, Ulu Mosque and Makam-ı Şerif Mosque, Old Mosque, Bilal-i Habeş Small Mosque, Kubad Paşa Theology School, New Hamam,
Visiting St. Paul Church and St. Paul Well,
Visiting Tarsus Museum,
Mounted excursion in an ambient within nature at mounted sports club,
Tasting regional meals which addresses to your taste pleasure with sitting adjacent to waterfall.
Contact Information
TARSUS
Contact Information and Links
Head Official's Office: (+90-324) 613 98 27 - 613 16 16
Municipality: (+90-324) 613 36 88- 624 12 50
Hospital: (+90-324) 613 81 84
Gendarme: (+90-324) 613 32 67- 613 88 89
Provincial Directorate: (+90-324) 237 26 67- 238 32 70- 237 97 45
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