Destination
Tekfur Ambari Sarnici
It is a Byzantine Period water cistern made by carving the existing bedrock in the lower part of the hill on which Silifke Kalesi stands. It is 45 metres long, 23 metres wide and 12 metres deep. The cistern is entered by a staircase at its southeast corner. It is known among the local people as Tekir Ambarı.
Tekfur Ambari Sarnici and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Tekfur Ambari Sarnici sits within Silifke, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 34 of them in Silifke.
The nearest stop is Silifke Kalesi, 500 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Tekfur Ambari Sarnici?
- It is a Byzantine Period water cistern made by carving the existing bedrock in the lower part of the hill on which Silifke Kalesi stands. It is 45 metres long, 23 metres wide and 12 metres deep. The cistern is entered by a staircase at its southeast corner. It is known among the local people as Tekir Ambarı.
- Where is Tekfur Ambari Sarnici?
- Tekfur Ambari Sarnici is in Silifke, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Tekfur Ambari Sarnici?
- The suggested visit time for Tekfur Ambari Sarnici is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Tekfur Ambari Sarnici?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tekfur Ambari Sarnici; the closest are Silifke Kalesi, Silifke Taş Köprü (roma Köprüsü), Silifke Atatürk Evi Müzesi.