Culture and art / Museum
Mersin City History Museum
Akdeniz, Mersin
A museum telling, with photographs, documents and objects, the story of Mersin's transformation from a small landing stage into a major port city.
Its story
The museum, operating in a historic building, focuses on the city's social and economic story from the 19th century to the present. The exhibitions cover the effects of the harbor, the railway and the cotton trade on the city, the life of old Mersin families and urban architecture. It is a short stop that can be toured together with the historic buildings in the center.
Key facts
- Admission
- Check current fees/hours with the municipality
- Getting there
- Akdeniz district, Camişerif neighborhood; on foot
- Visit duration
- 30–45 min
Trip purpose
- Rainy day
- Traveling with kids
Location
36.80000, 34.62833
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