Adana

Adana

Popular places to visit in Adana;

Adana, which has been used as a settlement and transit route by great civilizations for at least six thousand years, hosts many historical and cultural values within its borders, while attracting visitors with its natural beauties and gastronomy.

Çukurova, known as the plain of mounds and castles, is one of the regions with the richest historical heritage in Anatolia with its ancient cities, historical bridges, caravanserais and important belief centers.

First day

There are many historical and cultural values that can be visited and seen in the center of Adana; M.S. to your Adana tour II. You can start with the Stone Bridge, one of the oldest bridges still in use today, built by the Roman Architect “Auxentios” in the 19th century. The Girls' High School, located in the immediate vicinity of the bridge, is also worth seeing. Then you can visit the Ulu Mosque and Ramazanoğlu Mansion, built in 1513 during the Ramazanoğlu Principality. Then you can see the historical Tepebağ Houses, photograph the architectural texture, and visit St. You can see Bebekli Church, an Italian Catholic Church built in the name of Paul. You can see the places where the heart of the city beats by visiting the historical Great Clock Tower, Oil Mosque and Kazancılar Bazaar in this vicinity. If you wish, you can have your meal accompanied by the famous Adana Kebab and Turnip Juice in this magical atmosphere in historical restaurants, and then cheer up your palate with Adana's famous desserts Karakuş and Halka dessert or Bici Bici.Again in the center of Adana; You can follow the footsteps of history by visiting the archeology and mosaic sections of the New Adana Museum, which is designed as Turkey's largest museum complex. If you want to breathe in the lap of green on this historical and cultural Adana trip, the town of Karaisalı, which is about 50 km away from the center of Adana, is one of the most visited places in the region with its historical buildings. and natural beauty. After a pleasant walk in Kapıkaya Canyon, which is an ideal route for hiking and nature lovers, you can relax by sipping your coffee and take magnificent photos in front of the unique view of the historical Varda Bridge.

The second day

Apart from the center of Adana, many ancient cities, castles, bridges, caravanserais and ruins can be seen. You can see the Misis Bridge, which is thought to have been built by the Eastern Roman Emperor Flavius Julius Constantinos in the 4th century, in the town of Misis, which is about 25 km from the center, and taste the famous Squeezed and Soft Drink. Misis Ayran. Then, on the way to Ceyhan district, you can visit Yılanlı Castle, which welcomes you on the right side of the road, and enjoy the view. Afterwards, at the Ceyhan – Kadirliyol junction, turn to Kadirli road and in Dilekkaya Village; You should definitely see the magnificent Anavarza Ancient City, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. In Kozan Castle, located in Kozan district, you can relax by sipping your menengiç coffee, accompanied by a magnificent view.Later in the day, passing through the Ceyhan district and arriving in the Yumurtalık district, one of the important port cities of the Region; You can also visit the Fortress, Marco Polo Pier and Deniz Fortress in the harbor, the Süleyman Tower just to the west of the district, and the Kurtkulagi Caravanserai on the Ceyhan road. Afterwards, the Magarsus Ancient City and Theater, which was an important settlement in the Roman and Byzantine periods, can be seen in the Karataş district, which is approximately 45 km from the center. In addition, Akyatan Bird Sanctuary, located to the west of the district center and the largest Lagoon of Çukurova, draws attention with its natural beauties. Both Yumurtalık and Karataş have great potential in terms of sea tourism; Since it is very rich in fresh seafood, it offers unique tastes to its visitors.If you can spare more time for Adana, we recommend you to see these unique places, which we briefly mentioned below:You can see every shade of green on the plateaus of Pozantı district, fill your lungs with oxygen, and witness a riot of colors in the Belemedik Plateau, especially in autumn.The plateaus, forests and wild animals in Aladağ National Park are among the areas where natural life is best preserved and are loved by nature and camping enthusiasts. One of the most popular places, especially in the summer months, is the Küp Waterfalls.Obruk Waterfall, located in Saimbeyli district, is one of the natural beauties of the region and attracts many visitors. You can see the Blue Butterfly species unique to this region, and if you come in season, you should definitely taste the famous Saimbeyli Cherry. Afterwards, you can visit the ancient city of Şar in T, which bears the traces of the Hittite, Roman and Byzantine periods.