Mersin, Turkey

Mersin, Turkey

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Mersin Turkey

Today, Mersin is a large city that stretches along the coast. It has the second highest skyscraper in Turkey, large hotels, an opera house, luxury properties by the sea or in the hills, and many more urban services, but without reaching the nightlife and culture of Istanbul or Smyrna. The city council is trying to recover the coast with walks, parks and statues; There are still palm trees on both sides of the street, where young people usually gather to go to cafes and pastry shops in neighborhoods like Pozcu or Çamlıbel. The center of the city is a labyrinth of narrow streets and galleries with shops and cafes. The old town is close to the market and there you can find street stalls selling tantuni and grilled liver sandwiches. One of the elements that stand out in the city are the solar panels; Are found in numerous buildings. Turkey plans to build its first nuclear power plant in Mersin. In March 2008, the tender for the construction of the plant was opened. Environmental groups, such as Greenpeace, have announced their opposition to the plan.
Recommended airport
Adana (ADA)
Nearby destinations
  • Erdemli a 36.36 km