Silifke

Ruins of the Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter Roman equivalent of Greek Zeus is standing right in the centre of the city. Later converted to a church, now there are only five columns standing. No admission fee, as there is no guard or a gate.

Turquoise Göksu River, name of which means “celestial water” or “azure water” in Turkish, is bisecting the city with its wide, eucalyptus-lined bed. You can also check out still-intact Roman bridge spanning over the river in city centre. In ancient times this river was known as “Saleph River”. This is the river in which crusade leader/German king Frederick Barbarossa drowned in 1190 the exact site of the event is in an upper location in Göksu valley, though.

Archaeological Museum

simply named “Silifke Museum” and signed correspondingly simply “Müze” both on the road signs and also on the facade of the building. Located on the highway to Antalya, not far from city centre.