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St. Paul's Well

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St. Paul's Well (Tarsus). Type: Historic well and pilgrimage site. The well in the courtyard of the house believed to be St. Paul's is one of the pilgrimage sites of the Christian world. Entry: Paid (50 ₺); visiting hours: 09:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays); recommended time 30 min; best season: spring and autumn.

Quick facts

TypeHistoric well and pilgrimage site
AdmissionPaid (50 ₺)
Visiting hours09:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays)
Recommended time30 min
Best seasonSpring and autumn
AccessPartly
ParkingStreet parking
DistrictTarsus
LocationOpen on map
Temporary map position (near the district centre) — the exact coordinates will be added later.© OpenStreetMap contributors
AddressTarsus, Mersin

Fact sheet

PlaceSt. Paul's Well
DistrictTarsus
TypeHistoric well and pilgrimage site
AdmissionPaid (50 ₺)
Visiting hours09:00–17:00 (closed on Mondays)
Recommended visiting time30 min
Best seasonSpring and autumn
Accessible for disabledPartly
ParkingStreet parking
SourceDistrict municipality · Culture and Tourism records

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is entry to St. Paul's Well paid?
Entry: Paid (50 ₺).
How long does it take to visit St. Paul's Well?
The recommended visiting time is 30 minutes.
When is the best time to visit St. Paul's Well?
Best season: spring and autumn.