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MERSİN ASTHMA CAVE Located in Hasanaliler neighborhood of Narlıkuyu, this cave lies 600 meters northwest of the Cennet-Cehennem chasms. It stands as a natural wonder that vividly reflects the region's geography. Long believed to benefit asthma sufferers due to its legend-steeped microclimate, it attracts visitors seeking respiratory relief. It is accessed via a spiral iron staircase to a depth of approximately 15 meters, dating to the Tertiary geological period. CAPTIVATING PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS The cave's 200-meter interconnected galleries contain giant, intricately shaped stalactites and stalagmites formed by silica mineral deposits. Humidity reaches 85 percent in summer and up to 95 percent in winter. Interior lighting allows photography enthusiasts to capture striking imagery. Locals also call it 'Wishing Cave' because visitors tie cloth scraps to nearby trees and bushes to make wishes. WHILE YOU ARE HERE The nearby Cennet and Cehennem sinkholes were formed when underground cavities collapsed due to chemical erosion from subterranean streams. The Cennet Chasm is also notable for faith tourism due to the Virgin Mary Church inside. DOWNLOAD MUSEUM BROCHURE NEARBY MUSEUMS MERSİN MAIDEN'S CASTLE (KIZKALESİ) MERSİN KANLIDİVANE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE MERSİN MUSEUM SİLİFKE AYATEKLA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE SİLİFKE MUSEUM SİLİFKE NARLIKUYU MOSAIC MUSEUM
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VISIT INFO
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Address
Narlıkuyu, Astım - Dilek Mağarası Sk., 33940 Silifke/Mersin, Türkiye
Ticket
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Opening Hours
- Monday08:00–20:45
- Tuesday08:00–20:45
- Wednesday08:00–20:45
- Thursday08:00–20:45
- Friday08:00–20:45
- Fridayrtesi08:00–20:45
- Sunday08:00–20:45
Phone
03247141019
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Monday: 08:00–20:45 · Tuesday: 08:00–20:45 · Wednesday: 08:00–20:45 · Thursday: 08:00–20:45 · Friday: 08:00–20:45 · Fridayrtesi: 08:00–20:45 · Sunday: 08:00–20:45
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