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Silifke Travel Guide: 17 reviews and 24 photos

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I decided to make a stop in Silifke as I didn't want to travel from Antakya to Anamur in one day. It is a nice place for a break.

Silifke is a small town with a population of 85 000 inhabitants. It is situated a bit inland from the coast and is spread out on both sides of Göksu River, below a hill with a fortress on the top.

Last visit to Silifke: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Dec 17, 2004
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Belediye Local Customs (2)

The benches in the parks along the river are marked with “Silifke Belediye”. Belediye means municipal council and you... more travel advice

Storks Local Customs (2)

On top of the high column at Temple of Jupiter there was a stork nest. It can not only be seen in Silifke but on many... more travel advice

Atatürk Evi Things to Do (6)

Another place in Silifke with an ethnographic exhibition is Atatürk Evi. Atatürk Evi is one of very few old Ottoman... more travel advice

Temple of Jupiter Things to Do (6)

Just off Inönü Caddesi are the ruins of Temple of Jupiter, a Roman temple from the 2nd or 3rd century AD, when Silifke... more travel advice

Restaurants (3)
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Transportation (2)
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Hotels (1)
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LoriPori Aug 26, 2010 at 5:02 AM

The Temple of Jupiter looks interesting to visit, esp with the stork nest on top of the column. Good restaurant and accommodations tips.
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Pinat Jul 23, 2009 at 5:51 AM

Hello Malena! I was in Silifke last May and just like you I was the only one in both the archeological museum and Atatürk house. I believe the town is not well promoted. Cheers, Pinar
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Bwana_Brown Aug 4, 2007 at 11:39 AM

You had some spectacular views from high above after your little hike! I am always amazed to see relics from more than a thousand years ago still still surviving - such as Vespasian's bridge and the water cistern! Well done.
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Diana75 Apr 1, 2006 at 12:50 PM

Thanks for droppin on my Balat page, Malena! There will always be something new to discover in Turkey, no matter how many times you've been there. It's an amazing country!
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deecat Mar 21, 2006 at 6:52 AM

You do so well capturing the ambience of Silifke and the historic beauty of the place. So nice to be here when it was not crowded and you could really enjoy it. More lovely photographs.
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cheesecake17 Jan 30, 2006 at 6:09 PM

nice page....of a far away place..:)....ursula
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MattTB Jan 27, 2006 at 5:48 AM

Is there much for the nature lover in Silifke? I read there were a load of birds there?
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whitecliff62 Dec 28, 2005 at 2:53 PM

Another wonderful place to visit, im going to have to take a leaf out of your book when i visit next year
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dr.firas Oct 22, 2004 at 7:19 AM

Great growing page Malena dear
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benazer Aug 19, 2004 at 9:40 AM

Looking forward to see more pics of Silifke,stayed there many times and took the ferry to Cyprus from there..