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Mersin is located in the same province onsoutheast of Turkey. The southern part of the city is washed by Mersinsky Bay, the north is framed by picturesque Taurus mountains. A mild Mediterranean climate allows you to relax in Mersin from May to October. From the heat save the surrounding mountains. A warm azure sea gives the opportunity to swim from dawn to dusk. What to see in Mersin? Mersin is rich in sights. If you go to the western part of the city, you can see the ancient ruins of the fortress belonging to the Hittites, they remained from the construction of the XIII century BC. Almost in the center of the city, surrounded by majestic skyscrapers, are the ruins of an ancient settlement of the ancient Romans of Sola. In the VI century the earthquake destroyed the settlement, but remains of the necropolis, the temple, public Roman baths, decorated with mosaics and frescos. To learn how Mersin developed since ancient times, you need to visit the museum. The compositions are located under the open sky - here you can see bas-reliefs, antique statues, archaeological finds, the Greek church. Among mosques, one should pay attention to Eski - a mosque built in the time of the Ottoman Empire. And among the monuments of Christianity one can not but visit the ancient Tarsus - the city in which St. Paul was born. In Tarsus there is a temple in his honor, and next to it is a sacred well with healing water. At 200 meters from the shore is the Maiden Castle, built by one of the emperors for his daughter. The castle is fascinating in the daytime, and especially at night, when the powerful backlight turns on. The location of the castle is explained by a legend - daughters predicted death from a snake bite, and the sea had to protect it. Unfortunately, the prediction came true, despite all the precautions. In the north-west of Mersin are the caves of Hell and Paradise, once served as temples. After visiting the caves, you can safely convince your friends that hell and heaven exist.How to have fun and what to buy? Architecture and monuments of ancient history are not the only entertainment in Mersin. There are everything that is typical for a modern metropolis - shopping centers, nightclubs, restaurants and fashionable hotels. The sea offers the opportunity not only to luxuriate on the beach or take a dip in the warm sea, in Mersin you can dive, take walks on yachts, admire the beauty of nature. Here you can drive on ATVs and scooters, and you can ride on horseback in picturesque valleys. You can taste delicious dishes in one of the restaurants located on the coast, having previously taken a walk along the palm trees. Shopping in Mersin, though inferior to a little Istanbul, but still allows you to pamper yourself in numerous shopping centers and markets. Fruit lovers are advised to visit the "green markets" to taste not only Turkish delicacies, but also fruits and vegetables from Greece or Cyprus. And finally, one trip to Mersin will leave an unforgettable impression. Once visiting this Turkish city, you will want to return to it again and again to swim, walk, enjoy every minute.