Places to visit
Things to do in Mut
12 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 12 described destinations within Mut, Mersin. The themes that come up most: History, Nature, Local culture, Faith heritage.
Mut Kalesi
The initial construction date of the castle, which is in the middle of the city, is unknown. According to Evliya Çelebi: “Karamanoğlu Yakup Bey attacked with many soldiers in order to take Mut Kalesi from the Greeks, but since all of his soldiers were martyred here, they call this place Darment-Darül-Mevt (Darı Mut),” he says. Later, İbrahim Bey, again one of the Karamanoğlu beys, captured this castle and had it completely demolished. After the castle passed into the hands of the Ottomans, I.
30 minutes
Karaekşi Milli Parkı
It is in the forest and by the stream. The area is completely covered with plane and red pine trees. In Karaekşi, which also has a trout breeding farm within its area, it is possible to see trout of مختلف ages, sizes and weights in the fish breeding pools and to eat fresh trout at the countryside casino within the area. In the area, there are also a sales kiosk, toilet, children's playground, car park and rain shelter.
60 minutes
Kesteldağı
It is located within the boundaries of Mut District Yıldız-Topluca-Esençay and Gençali Villages, and has an elevation of 300-1200 m and an area of 4546 hectares. Since the area has natural beauty, vegetation cover and a sufficient amount of wild goat potential, it has been designated as a wildlife development area and is suitable for hunting tourism. In the 2011 inventory, 406 wild goats were identified.
45 minutes
Dağpazari Yaylası
On the plateau 36 km north of Mut, there are services such as electricity, water, telephone, and a PTT agency. The plateau village was built on an ancient Byzantine city, and there are remains such as a church, aqueducts, rock and sarcophagus tombs. Its surroundings are covered with juniper and maquis. Apples and chickpeas are grown. Tents and basic necessities should be brought.
45 minutes
Laal Paşa Camii
Laal Paşa, who built this mosque, was one of the slaves of Karamanoğlu Alâeddin Bey. Since Alâeddin Bey loved his slave, he had him educated and trained. Appreciating the ability he saw in Laal Ağa, Alâeddin Bey freed him from slavery and made him a free man. Because of the great success he showed in private and official state affairs, he appointed him dizdar of Niğde Kalesi.
45 minutes
Alahan Manastiri
Alahan Monastery, which Evliya Çelebi described by saying, "It looks as if it has just come out of its master's hand.", is located near Geçimli Köyü on the Mersin-Karaman highway. It is situated at an altitude of 1300 meters on a steep slope overlooking the Göksu Valley. Photo: Official Turkish Museums During the spread of Christianity in Cappadocia and Lycaonia (Konya), the persecution of those who accepted this new religion and the fear of being killed by non-believers, Hz.
45 minutes
Dağpazari Kilisesi
The fact that the city, whose ancient name was Corapissus, was located on the ancient road descending from Karaman to Silifke shows that special importance was attached to the city. This ancient city, surrounded by the remains of walls and bastions, has a three-aisled church with a semi-dome and apse. Emperor Zenon had this church built because he became emperor again in 476. A row of arches on either side of the central nave in the church divided this area into the side naves.
45 minutes
Göksu Irmağı
It is possible to go rafting on both the Göksu Irmağı and its tributary, Ermenek Çayı. On the Göksu, the activity is carried out by passing through canyons and plains along the 91 km long course from Mut Derinçay to Silifke. Derinçay Mut is 20 km, Mut Kışlaköy 38 km, Kışlaköy Kargıcak 13 km, and the Kargıcak -Silifke stage is 20 km. The water level is also suitable in the summer months. It is an easy course, and an alternative sporting activity can be offered to tourists coming to the region.
45 minutes
Karaekşi Mesire Alanı
Karaekşi Recreation Area, located within the service area of Mut Nature Conservation and National Parks Engineering, is a recreation place declared a National Park by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The site was established in 1965 and is a day-use picnic area on an area of 5,0 hectares. Its characteristic is that it is within the forest and by the stream. The area is completely covered with plane trees and red pine trees.
45 minutes
Mavga Kalesi
It was built by Alaeddin Keykubat in 1230. It was constructed by carving natural rocks. On the tower at the northeastern end, there is a rectangular niche and an Arabic inscription inside it. The rampart walls have been damaged. Natural caves were shaped for settlement purposes. In addition to the settlement, there are also rock tombs with small entrances, close to square or rectangular in shape, among the caves.
45 minutes
Lala Paşa Cami
Laal Pasha, who built this Mosque, was one of the slaves of Karamanoğlu Alâeddin Bey. Because Alâeddin Bey loved his slave, he had him educated and trained. Appreciating the ability he saw in Laal Ağa, Alâeddin Bey emancipated him, freed him from slavery and made him a free man. Because of the high success he showed in private and official state affairs, he appointed him dizdar of Niğde Castle.
20 minutes
Al Oda Kilisesi
The section called Al Oda is a rock church, but there is also a monastery complex here. The section that would be the monastery and the church section are separated into two by a deep cliff. The church was made as a result of shaping a large cave. Inside the space, there are niches carved into the walls and a khamasorion-type sarcophagus. This sarcophagus must belong to an important clergyman. The most striking aspect of Al Oda Kilisesi is the paintings and mosaics inside it.
30 minutes