Fun facts about Mersin
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Mersin was named after the aromatic plant genus Myrsine, which grows abundantly in the area.
Mersin
Turkey
Mersin is a large city and port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey. It is the provincial capital of the Mersin Province. It is made up of four district governorates, each having its own municipality: Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar and Yenişehir.
From the “Etymology” section
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The city was known as Zephyrion during the Ancient Greek period and was mentioned by numerous ancient authors.
Mersin
Turkey
Mersin is a large city and port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey. It is the provincial capital of the Mersin Province. It is made up of four district governorates, each having its own municipality: Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar and Yenişehir.
From the “History” section
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The Chasms of Heaven and Hell in Mersin are two sinkholes formed from underground waters melting limestone, with the heaven sinkhole being 135 meters deep.
Mersin
Turkey
Mersin is a large city and port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey. It is the provincial capital of the Mersin Province. It is made up of four district governorates, each having its own municipality: Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar and Yenişehir.
From the “Local attractions” section
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Mersin has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild, wet winters.
Mersin
Turkey
Mersin is a large city and port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey. It is the provincial capital of the Mersin Province. It is made up of four district governorates, each having its own municipality: Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar and Yenişehir.
From the “Geography” section
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Mersin is home to a State Opera and ballet, making it the fourth such institution in Turkey.
Mersin
Turkey
Mersin is a large city and port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey. It is the provincial capital of the Mersin Province. It is made up of four district governorates, each having its own municipality: Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar and Yenişehir.
From the “Culture” section
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