Mersin Halkevi, Opera house in Mersin, Turkey.
The Mersin Cultural Center occupies a 4,800-square-meter building with a main theater hall containing 638 seats divided between orchestra and balcony sections.
The structure, completed in 1946 under architect Ertuğrul Menteşe, initially served as part of the national Halkevleri educational initiative until its transition in 1951.
The center presents regular opera and ballet performances through Mersin State Opera and Ballet, including international productions like Madame Butterfly and Carmen.
The facility maintains modern sound and lighting systems, while offering separate spaces for concerts, theater productions, conferences, and educational programs throughout the year.
The Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers recognizes this structure among the fifty most important civil engineering achievements in Turkey.
Location: Mersin
Inception: October 29, 1946
Architects: Ertuğrul Menteşe
GPS coordinates: 36.80000,34.63333
Latest update: March 21, 2025 07:51
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