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Doğançay, Mersin
Doğançay is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mezitli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 148 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Mersin is . The main activity of residents is farming and agricultural activities including growing grapes, olives, pears, and almonds. The village is famous for its special grapes. Because of the uniqueness of its soil, the grapes develop a special taste at the end of the harvest season. Cultural activities *With the arrival of spring, the villagers collectively perform folk dances, cook some traditional meals and distribute them to residents of another village or guests from all around Mersin. *During these festivals, they also discuss current political issues and their future plans about farming as well as entertainment. Fruits and vegetables grown in Doğançay Grapes are tasty because of the soil. This aspect allows residents to convert it very unique molasses, which is very popular among Tur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mezitli
Mezitli is a municipality and district governorate in Greater Mersin, Turkey. Mersin is one of 30 metropolitan centers in Turkey with more than one municipality within city borders. Now in Mersin there are four second-level municipalities in addition to Greater Mersin (''büyükşehir'') municipality. The Mayor of Mezitli is Neşet Tarhan. Geography Mezitli at about composes the western part of Mersin proper. Southern quarters of Mezitli are popularly known as ''Viranşehir'' ("ruined city") because of the ruins. (see below) Yenişehir, another municipality of Mersin, is to the east of Mezitli, Mediterranean Sea is in the south and Toros Mountains in the north. In the west of Mezitli there are summer houses and coastal villages most of which are specialized in citrus industry. Mezitli River (Liparis of the antiquity) flows within Mezitli. History The ruins of the ancient Greek city of Soli, which was renamed by Roman general Pompey as Pompeipolis (Πομπηιόπολ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
