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Adana: Where History Meets Kebab - A Feast for Your Senses!

Explore the Charms of Adana: Gateway to the Eastern Mediterranean

Why Adana is a Must-Visit Destination in Eastern Mediterranenan Türkiye

Located on the edge of the Mediterranean region of Türkiye, Adana is a vibrant city that blends rich history, captivating culture, and breathtaking landscapes. As one of Türkiye's oldest cities, Adana has played a significant role throughout history, from its time as a strategic hub during the Roman and Ottoman empires to its modern status as a bustling metropolis. Known for its world-famous cuisine, particularly the Adana kebab, this city offers a feast for the senses. From the historic streets lined with centuries-old architecture to the lush banks of the Seyhan River, Adana is a city where...

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What to See in Adana

Sabancı Central Mosque
Sabancı Central Mosque
Anavarza Ancient City
Anavarza Ancient City
Stone (Taşköprü) Bridge
Stone (Taşköprü) Bridge
Yumurtalık Lagoon
Yumurtalık Lagoon
Taurus Mountains
Taurus Mountains
Süleyman Tower
Süleyman Tower
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Reasons to Love Adana

Reasons to Love

Stroll along the Seyhan River for serene, picturesque scenes.

Celebrate Adana's traditions with lively local festivals.

Relish the taste of world-renowned Adana kebabs.

The people of Adana are known for their warm hospitality.

Discover the vibrant past through historical sites.

Top 10 things to TICK-OFF your Adana Bucket List!

The culinary scene of Adana

Enjoy the flavors of Adana, where local delicacies like Adana kebab, turnip juice, and bici bici come together to celebrate the region's rich Anatolian culinary heritage.

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Journey Back in Time at Adana's Ayas Ancient City – Türkiye’s Undiscovered Gem!

Located in the town center of Yumurtalık, Aigeai was an important port city in the ancient period of Cilicia Pedias (Bottomland Cilicia), east of Ceyhan River and west of İskenderun Bay. The city was named Aigeai in the Hellenistic Period, Aegeae in the Roman Period, Ajazzo in the Middle Ages, and Ayas in the later periods. According to the city coins, the history of the city dates to the 2nd century BCE. The ancient authors Pausanias, Tacitus and Strabon mentioned the ancient city of Aigeai in their works. Aegeae was free during the Roman empire and was used as a strategically important naval base. One of the three biggest Asclepius Temples of the ancient world is in this city. Asclepion, the health center of the city, is famous.

Anavarza Ancient City, Adana - Uncover Millennia, Experience Majesty!

Akören Ancient City is one of Adana's historical treasures. This ancient city, with its structures reflecting traces of the Roman and Eastern Roman periods, captivates visitors. With its stone carvings, ancient roads, and ruins, Akören offers a journey back in time and is a site worth exploring for history and archaeology enthusiasts. The city, nestled within nature, presents a blend of both historical and natural beauty.

Adana's Museums and Historic Sites

Explore Adana's rich history through its museums and historic sites, where ancient and modern culture come together.

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Explore the lush green landscapes and cultural richness of Adana , a province that offers an adventure through its vibrant traditions and natural wonders.

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