Özcan Mermer
Özcan Mermer is a quarry in Mersin Province, Turkey. Özcan Mermer is situated nearby to the town hall Silifke Belediyesi, as well as near the marketplace Yoğurt ve Balık Pazarı.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Temple of Jupiter and Silifke Museum.
Temple of Jupiter
Ruins
Photo: Kpisimon, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. Temple of Jupiter is situated 450 metres northwest of Özcan Mermer.
Silifke Museum
Museum
Photo: Nedim Ardoğa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Silifke Museum is in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Silifke Museum is situated 760 metres east of Özcan Mermer.
Saint Thekla
Church
Photo: Bocachete, Public domain.
Aya Tekla Church, also known as Aya Thecla or Aya Thekla, is a ruined historic church of the Byzantine period in Turkey. It was a popular pilgrimage site, and still attracts visitors today. Saint Thekla is situated 1¼ km south of Özcan Mermer.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Silifke and Ulugöz.
Silifke
Photo: Zcebeci, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Silifke is a city in the Cilician Mountains of Turkey, though only 15 km from the Mediterranean coast. It has a few antiquities and a wetland bird reserve, but for most visitors it's simply a stop-over touring the coast or heading for the ferry to Northern Cyprus.
Ulugöz
Village
Ulugöz is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,165. It is situated on Turkish state highway D.400 which runs from west to east in south Turkey.
Tosmurlu
Suburb
Tosmurlu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,203. It is situated to the north of Turkish state highway D.715 and to the west of Silifke. Tosmurlu is situated 3 km west of Özcan Mermer.
Özcan Mermer
- Type: Quarry
- Category: industry
- Location: Mersin Province, Turkey, Eastern Mediterranean Europe, Europe
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Latitude
36.37306° or 36° 22′ 23″ northLongitude
33.93388° or 33° 56′ 2″ eastOpen location code
8G8M9WFM+6HOpenStreetMap ID
node 12184171607OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=quarry
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