Destination
Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü
This bridge, to the north of the Tarsus entrance of the Adana-Ankara Highway, is said to have formerly had twenty-one arches, while today only three arches can be seen. It was built over the Tarsus (Berdan) Stream by the Byzantine emperor Iustinianus in the 6th century. Since money was charged for crossing the bridge at that time, it was given the name “Baç”. The bridge, which was also repaired by the Seljuks, is no longer in use.
Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü sits within Tarsus, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 30 of them in Tarsus.
The nearest stop is Danyal Peygamberin Kabri, 890 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Mersin route passes 4.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü?
- This bridge, to the north of the Tarsus entrance of the Adana-Ankara Highway, is said to have formerly had twenty-one arches, while today only three arches can be seen. It was built over the Tarsus (Berdan) Stream by the Byzantine emperor Iustinianus in the 6th century. Since money was charged for crossing the bridge at that time, it was given the name “Baç”. The bridge, which was also repaired by the Seljuks, is no longer in use.
- Where is Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü?
- Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü is in Tarsus, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü?
- The suggested visit time for Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü; the closest are Danyal Peygamberin Kabri, Antik yol, Donuktaş Mabedi.
- Is Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Justinianus (baç) Köprüsü lies 4.1 km from the Ankara – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.