Destination

Cambazli Kilisesi

There are ruins belonging to the Late Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine Periods. Roman Period funerary monuments and the church belonging to the Early Byzantine Period are worth seeing. This church is the only church in the region that has survived in the best condition up to the roof level. It has three naves, and although the columns on the north side that separate the naves of the church have collapsed, they still stand inside the structure. Some column capitals are spolia.

Cambazli Kilisesi and 6 places around it

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Cambazli Kilisesi

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Cambazli Kilisesi sits within Silifke, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 34 of them in Silifke.

The nearest stop is Emirzeli (İmirzeli) Harabeleri, 5 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Mersin – Adana route passes 16 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Cambazli Kilisesi?
There are ruins belonging to the Late Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine Periods. Roman Period funerary monuments and the church belonging to the Early Byzantine Period are worth seeing. This church is the only church in the region that has survived in the best condition up to the roof level. It has three naves, and although the columns on the north side that separate the naves of the church have collapsed, they still stand inside the structure. Some column capitals are spolia.
Where is Cambazli Kilisesi?
Cambazli Kilisesi is in Silifke, Mersin.
How long does it take to visit Cambazli Kilisesi?
The suggested visit time for Cambazli Kilisesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Cambazli Kilisesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Cambazli Kilisesi; the closest are Emirzeli (İmirzeli) Harabeleri, Prensesin Ayak İzleri Parkuru, Olba Antik Kenti.
Is Cambazli Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Cambazli Kilisesi lies 16 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.