Paradeniz

#551 among destinations in Turkey

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Paradeniz is a lagoon along the Mediterranean Sea shore in Turkey. It is part of a lagoon system composed of four lakes. ()

Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°17'60"N, 34°0'0"E

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MersinTurkey

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Paradeniz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silifke Museum, Silifke Castle, Aya Tekla Church, Silifke Atatürk Museum.

6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Silifke Museum, Silifke
153 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Silifke, Turkey, the Silifke Museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the region. This museum, though not as towering as some of its global counterparts, offers a deep dive into the ancient past of...
7.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Silifke Castle, Silifke
181 min walk • Silifke Castle is a medieval castle in Turkey.
5.8 miNW
Historical place, Church
Aya Tekla Church, Silifke
149 min walk • Aya Tekla Church, also known as Aya Thecla or Aya Thekla, is a ruined historic church of the Byzantine period. It was a popular pilgrimage site, and still attracts visitors today.
6.6 miNW
Museum, History museum
Silifke Atatürk Museum, Silifke
170 min walk • Silifke Atatürk Museum is a two-storey house in Silifke which hosted the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and his wife in 1925.
6.5 miNW
Temple
Temple of Jupiter, Silifke
167 min walk • The Temple of Jupiter is a ruined Roman temple in Silifke, Turkey. It was built in the 2nd century, and presently one column still stands. Silifke is an ilçe in Mersin Province.
6.8 miNW
Archaeological site
Tekfur ambarı, Silifke
174 min walk • Tekfur ambarı is a large cistern in Silifke ilçe district center of Mersin Province, Turkey. A part of the city of Silifke, it is situated to the west of city center and to the east of Silifke castle at 36°23′N 33°55′E. It was built during the early years of Byzantine Empire. The building material is face stone.