Mersin – Tarsus

This relatively short section leads through the fertile Cilician Plain to Tarsus. The birthplace of the Apostle Paul lies at a historic crossroads between Anatolia, Syria, and the Mediterranean. St. Paul’s Well, historic streets, and religious traditions make Tarsus a central pilgrimage site on the JerusalemWay.

Facts and Figures

  • distance: 33.11 km