Where is Şahmeran Hamamı?

Şahmeran Hamamı is in Tarsus, Mersin.

How long does it take to visit Şahmeran Hamamı?

The suggested visit time for Şahmeran Hamamı is about 20 minutes.

What else is there to see near Şahmeran Hamamı?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şahmeran Hamamı; the closest are Şahmeran Heykeli, Tarsus Eski Camii, Danyal Peygamberin Makami.

Is Şahmeran Hamamı on the way anywhere, and which route?

Şahmeran Hamamı lies 3.8 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Şahmeran Hamamı

It is located next to Yeni Vakıf İşhanı in Tarsus Kızılmurat Neighborhood. It is said to have been built by the Ramazanoğulları on the foundation of a bath remaining from the Romans. The bath remaining from the Roman period is an extension of Altından Geçme and extends as far as the place where Eski Hamam is located. The inscription next to the door states that it was repaired in 1873. It is known as Mahmut paşa Vakfı.

Tarsus, Mersin

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Suggested visit:20 minutes

It is located next to Yeni Vakıf İşhanı in Kızılmurat Neighborhood of Tarsus. It is said to have been built by the Ramazanoğulları on the foundation of a bath remaining from the Romans. The bath remaining from the Roman period is an extension of Altından Geçme and extends to the place where Eski Hamam is located. The inscription next to the door states that it was repaired in 1873. It is known as Mahmut paşa Vakfı. It has been restored and put into the service of our people. It is also called "Şahmeran Hamamı" because it is believed that the legendary King of Snakes Şahmeran was cut here and that his blood splashed onto the walls of this bath.

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Şahmeran Hamamı sits within Tarsus, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 30 of them in Tarsus.

The nearest stop is Şahmeran Heykeli, 40 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Mersin – Adana route passes 3.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Şahmeran Heykeli40 m to the southeast Tarsus Eski Camii70 m to the east Danyal Peygamberin Makami80 m to the southeast Kırkkaşik Bedesteni200 m to the south Tarsus Ulu Cami230 m to the south Bilal Habeşi Makami Ve Mescidi270 m to the south

Routes that pass close by

Mersin – Adana3.8 km Ankara – Mersin3.9 km Ankara – Adana12 km

Frequently asked

What is Şahmeran Hamamı?: It is located next to Yeni Vakıf İşhanı in Tarsus Kızılmurat Neighborhood. It is said to have been built by the Ramazanoğulları on the foundation of a bath remaining from the Romans. The bath remaining from the Roman period is an extension of Altından Geçme and extends as far as the place where Eski Hamam is located. The inscription next to the door states that it was repaired in 1873. It is known as Mahmut paşa Vakfı.
Where is Şahmeran Hamamı?: Şahmeran Hamamı is in Tarsus, Mersin.
How long does it take to visit Şahmeran Hamamı?: The suggested visit time for Şahmeran Hamamı is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Şahmeran Hamamı?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şahmeran Hamamı; the closest are Şahmeran Heykeli, Tarsus Eski Camii, Danyal Peygamberin Makami.
Is Şahmeran Hamamı on the way anywhere, and which route?: Şahmeran Hamamı lies 3.8 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.