Cukurova Airport opened August 10, 2024, replacing Adana Şakir Paşa Airport. Located 15 km from Tarsus, 35 km from Adana, 45 km from Mersin. Annual passenger capacity of 9 million, serving Adana, Mersin and Osmaniye. Features one terminal with duty-free shops, restaurants and currency exchange
Museum located in 75th Anniversary Culture Complex in Tarsus, Mersin Province. Established in 1971 in restored 16th-century medrese building. Moved to current building in 1999
Tarsus was one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited urban centers. Founded around 2500 BCE by Hatti people near Cydnus River. Flourished under Hittites (1700-1200 BCE) and became their capital. Destroyed by Sea Peoples around 1276-1178 BCE