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العربيةUzuncaburç (Diocaesarea) — Mersin
Uzuncaburç (Diocaesarea) — in Silifke district. The centre of the Olba Kingdom; an ancient city inside a mountain village, with the Temple of Zeus Olbios and the Hellenistic tower that gave it its name. Google Maps rating 4.5 (405 reviews).
About
Uzuncaburç is the ancient city of Diocaesarea, spread inside a plateau village at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, 30 km north of Silifke. In the city, the centre of the Olba priest-kings, the 36-columned Temple of Zeus Olbios, a colonnaded street, a fountain building, a theatre and a ceremonial gate still stand. The five-storey Hellenistic tower, 22 metres high, which gave the village its name, has stood upright for 2300 years.
The ancient fabric is intertwined with today's village life; seeing village houses and a coffeehouse among the columns is what makes this place special. The temple surroundings can be toured with MüzeKart. The road is mountainous but asphalted; beware of fog and ice in winter.
Practical Information
Practical information
| District | Silifke |
|---|---|
| Best season | May–October; cool in summer |
| Transit | 30 km to Silifke; the Silifke–İmamlı–Uzuncaburç road, a mountain road |
MüzeKart is valid. The entrance fee is not published in the muze.gov.tr record, so it is not stated; confirm the current fee from the official page or confirm at the ticket office.
Visiting Hours
Visiting hours
| Day / source | Hours |
|---|---|
| Official (muze.gov.tr) | 08:15–17:00, box office 16:45 |
| Monday | open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | open 24 hours |
| Thursday | open 24 hours |
| Friday | open 24 hours |
| Saturday | open 24 hours |
| Sunday | open 24 hours |