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Şahmeran Heykeli
Today, Şahmeran, whose statue stands in the city center, is known as a creature with a serpent's body and a male head. According to the legend, Şahmeran, who lived in Misis and was regarded as the king of snakes, fell in love with the daughter of the then King of Tarsus.
Şahmeran Heykeli and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:20 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Şahmeran Heykeli sits within Tarsus, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 30 of them in Tarsus.
The nearest stop is Şahmeran Hamamı, 40 m to the northwest. 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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Frequently asked
- What is Şahmeran Heykeli?
- Today, Şahmeran, whose statue stands in the city center, is known as a creature with a serpent's body and a male head. According to the legend, Şahmeran, who lived in Misis and was regarded as the king of snakes, fell in love with the daughter of the then King of Tarsus.
- Where is Şahmeran Heykeli?
- Şahmeran Heykeli is in Tarsus, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Şahmeran Heykeli?
- The suggested visit time for Şahmeran Heykeli is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Şahmeran Heykeli?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şahmeran Heykeli; the closest are Şahmeran Hamamı, Danyal Peygamberin Makami, Tarsus Eski Camii.
- Is Şahmeran Heykeli on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Şahmeran Heykeli lies 3.8 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.