St. Paul's Well
Saint Paul Kuyusu
An ancient well said to lie in the courtyard of the Apostle Paul's childhood home. A glass floor reveals Roman-era house ruins beside it, and it is a must-visit for Christian pilgrims to Tarsus.
St. Paul's Well sits on the north side of Tarsus's old town. Tradition holds that it was in the house where the Apostle Paul was born. The well is more than 30 meters deep and still yields water, which pilgrims believe carries a blessing. Beside the well, a glass floor reveals the remains of houses and streets from the Roman era. The site is small, and 20 to 30 minutes is enough. Tickets are required, or you can use a museum pass. It can be combined on foot with St. Paul's Church and the Roman Road.
Opening hours
about 08:00–19:00 (earlier closing in winter)
Nearby sights
- Tarsus Old Town & Ancient Road
- Cleopatra's Gate
- St. Paul's Church, Tarsus
- Tarsus Waterfall
- Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Ashab-ı Kehf)
- Atatürk House Museum, Mersin
- Muğdat Mosque
- Mersin Museum