Adana has a rich history, and there are many points to see, historical monuments and natural beauty. Here are places to visit in Adana!
Stone bridge
It was built by the Romans in the 2nd century with 21 arches. Today only the 14 of the arches can be seen, and 7 of the arches were filled with stones in time.
The stone bridge built on the Seyhan River is the oldest bridge in the world open to vehicle traffic. The bridge also offers spectacular views of the Sabancı Mosque.
Seyhan Dam Lake
The wooded areas around the lake provide a unique opportunity for those who want to relax, cool down or walk in the hot summer days. The restaurants and cafes around the lake also serve visitors.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Adana Central Park
Located in the city centre of Adana, the park is situated on 33 hectares of land on both sides of the Seyhan River. There is Sabanci Central Mosque on the south of the park and a shopping center on north.Especially in the summer, people of Adana who want to cool off from the heat visit the park, which has more than 400 thousand plants, 40 different types of trees, 12 pools, children’s playgrounds, skating rink, amphitheatre, 3 km long-running and cycling track. Long-running central park, which is Turkey’s largest park, was opened in 2004.
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Historic Clock Tower (Big Clock)
The construction of the towers which is 32 meters tall and Turkey’s tallest tower has begun in 1881 and it was completed in 1882. The clock tower, located on Ali Munif Street, south of the Grand Mosque, is shown among Adana’s landmarks.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Historical Kazancilar Bazaar
Kazancılar Bazaar, located in the area where the clock tower is located, is a small bazaar where copper and cauldron is manufactured as the name suggests. The Kazancılar bazaar, which is also the address of Adana style food and entertainment, is also known as the region where wood processing and all kinds of utensils are produced.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Adana Ethnography Museum
The museum, which exhibits items used in daily life from the garments of Yoruks living in and around Adana, was opened in 924. The exhibits include bristle tents, dowry bags, rugs, wall pillows and many other items.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Adana Archeology Museum
Founded in 1924, the museum exhibits more than 17,000 archaeological monuments, 26547 coins, door lions belonging to the Hittites, inscriptions, altars, sarcophagi, god figures, goddess figures, and many artefacts from different periods and civilizations. The museum is open every day except Mondays and the museum cardholders can visit free of charge.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Ataturk Museum
The house which hosted Republic of Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and his wife Latife Hanim as a guest of Adana on March 15, 1923, later converted into a museum in subsequent periods. The museum exhibits a wax statue of Atatürk, many books, artefacts and objects from the period of the war of liberation, photographs and many other works.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Adana Cinema Museum
In the museum built-in memory of the artists who contributed to the Turkish cinema industry, the wax sculptures of the artists from Adana, information about the famous films, photographs, posters, books and awards are exhibited. Opened in 2011, the museum is located on the road between Adana central park and the Stone bridge, close to the Archaeological Museum.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Tepebag Mound
The mound is located in Tepebag neighbourhood in the city centre. Excavations carried out since 2013 have yielded findings from 6 different periods and 3500 years of uninterrupted life.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Snake Castle
It is presumed that the castle, which was built on a high hill dominating the plain between Misis and Ceyhan, was established to secure the caravan route of the castle. The castle itself consists of three different parts and fascinates its visitors with its magnificent view.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Feke Castle
It is not known exactly when the castle was built since the 12th century. The castle has a magnificent view of the pool, hammam and different ruins can be seen.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Varda Bridge
The bridge, also known as the Koca Bridge, was opened in 1912. Varda Bridge, which is 200 meters long and 99 meters high, was constructed with steel lattice and stone masonry technique. It is known that the bridge which is frequently visited by photographers is a part of the Berlin-Baghdad-Hejaz railway line which replaces the historical silk road. The bridge is still in use today.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Aladag Cube Waterfall
The waterfall, which is 37 km away from Aladağ district of Adana, consists of 10 different waterfalls. Waterfalls, which are natural wonders, are among the points that are definitely recommended for those who visit Adana with its peaceful view.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Kapuzbaşı waterfalls
Kapuzbaşı waterfalls which are within the borders of Aladağlar National Park consist of 7 waterfalls, 2 small and 5 large. The water of the waterfalls formed by the snow waters is quite cold and the magnificent view and the sound of the water mesmerizes those who see it. Although it is located in Kayseri province, the number of visitors is quite high due to its proximity to Adana. Businesses are available for those who wish to spend the night around the area, where waterfalls are frequently visited by hiking and photography enthusiasts.
>>> ERROR: Contact the Administrator to see this content <<<Beaches of Adana
With 163 km of coastline, Adana has many suitable areas for those who wish to swim in the sea. Especially Karataş and Yumurtalık are among the most preferred regions for swimming. For those who want to swim, there are different beaches such as Çukurova University campsite, Yüz Evler Beach, Ayas Beach, Municipal Public Beach, Harris Public Beach.
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