Netflix’s “Shahmaran” or “Şahmaran” created by Pinar Bulut is a Turkish fantasy series that follows Sahsa who has the opportunity to visit her estranged grandfather because he has a lecture in the same city he moved to. , years ago.
In addition to confronting his grandfather, he also finds himself in a mysterious community called Mar, ruled by Shahmaran. With the arrival of Sahsu and belief in the legend of Shahmaran, a symbol of love and wisdom, the people of Mar await the fulfillment of a historical prophecy.
However, when Sahsu crosses paths with Maran, things change drastically. The adventure series features impressive performances from some popular names in the Turkish film industry, including Serenay Sarıkay, Mustafa Uğurlu, Burak Deniz, Mert Ramazan Demir, and Ebru Özkan. The relatively dark undertone is also matched by the use of some interesting locations that make the audience wonder where ‘Shahmaran’ is set.
Where Was Shahmaran Series Filmed?
“Shahmaran” is being filmed completely in Turkey, mainly in the provinces of Adana, Mersin, and Muğla. Principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the fantasy series seemingly began in September 2021 and wrapped around November of that year.
Turkey
Several important “Shahmaran” sequences are captured in Adana province, the sixth most populous province of Turkey, located in central Cilicia. Sahsu’s estranged grandfather lives in Adana, where he also gives a lecture in the series. So almost all scenes set in Adana are recorded on location in the province itself. In addition, the city of Adana is the administrative seat of the province, as most of you might have guessed.
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Other parts of the Turkish series are also filmed in Mersin Province, a Turkish province located in the southern part of the country between Antalya and Adana. To be specific, the film crew will be camping in the historical city of Tarsus to shoot some key scenes for the drama series.
Mersin province may not attract many tourists, but it is full of Turks who come here from different corners. A few places of interest in the province include the ancient cities of Soloi and Anemurium, the city of Tarsus, and castles such as Mamure, Kızkalesi, and Namrun.
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For filming purposes, the cast and crew of “Shahmaran” travel to the province of Muğla, a province located in the southwestern corner of Turkey right next to the Aegean Sea. The production team uses the locations of Datça, a district located in the province, which is a convenient location for filming.
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The city of the same name is the seat of the province and the Muğla coast is home to various holiday resorts such as Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, and Ölüdeniz. In addition, it is home to several tourist attractions such as the Temple of Zeus Lepsina, Saklıkent Canyon, Temple of Apollo, Kayaköy Village, and the Theater of Halicarnassus.
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