Adana

ADANA

Turkey's south, is a city located on the Mediterranean Coast. Adana ; It is formed by the combination of Seyhan, Yüreğir, Çukurova, Sarıçam and Karaisalı Districts. Adana city center consists of 5 districts and Adana province consists of 15 districts in total.

Adana Province has an area of ​​14,030 square kilometers. Adana is Turkey's 5th largest city. Adana Turkey is also one of the provinces with the highest average temperature.

POPULATION

Population 2.125.635 people

HISTORY

THE FIRST ERA

According to the information revealed as a result of archaeological studies, it is known that highly cultured civilizations have lived in the Çukurova Region since ancient times.

The distinctive history of Cukurova begins with the Kitvanza Kingdom. Information on this subject was obtained from the inscriptions of the Hittite State. This Kingdom, It came under the protection of the Hittites in 1335 B.C.

The Hittite State; Between about 1191 – 1189 B.C, many small kingdoms emerged after it was destroyed by raids from the west. Respectively, Kue Kingdom, Assyrians, Cilicia Kingdom, Iranians, Macedonians, Selokids, Cukurova Pirates, Romans dominated. It can be said that Çukurova and Adana developed during the Roman period. Because, with the large bridges, roads and irrigation facilities built here, Çukurova, especially Adana, has become quite developed and an important trade center. With the collapse of the Roman Empire, the period of the First Age has also ended.

MEDIEVAL

In the Middle Ages, after the Romans, the Byzantines, Arabs, Thessaloniki, Armenians, Egyptian Turkish Mamluk State, Ramazanoğulları dominated here.

According to the Ramazanoğulları Foundation, in this period; Along with mosques, masjids and madrasas, boarding and non-boarding colleges and other cultural institutions, institutions providing health and social services were built, and major development initiatives were undertaken.

NEW AGE

At the end of the New Age and in the Modern Age, the Ottoman Empire dominated here. (1517-1918)

19th century. Britain, France and Russia, who entered into all kinds of political struggle to overthrow the Ottoman Empire, helped the Egyptian Governor Mehmet Ali Pasha, who rebelled against the Ottoman Empire. After a short period (1840), these places were again captured by the Ottoman Empire. An Administrative Organization was established in 1867 and Adana became a province. On December 24, 1914, the French entered Adana according to the provisions of the treaty. Later, on 20 October 1921, with the Ankara Agreement, the French had to leave Adana on January 5, 1922.

CLOSE AGE

The Source Of The Name Adana

The oldest written records of Adana are first encountered in the rock inscriptions of the Hittites, one of the most rooted civilizations of the Anatolian peninsula. Known as Boğazköy texts;In a Hittite tablet dated to 1650 B.C. Adana region is mentioned as URU ADANIA, namely ADANA REGION. Even if only this tablet will be considered in this regard, the name ADANA has a history of at least 3640 years.

The fact that the banks of the Seyhan River in ancient times were covered with plenty of willow trees and that this tree was recognized as AND tree by the Mesopotamian tribes also creates the opinion that it was effective in the formation of the local name.

According to another view, it is believed that the name of Storm God ADAD (Tesup), who is believed to live in forested areas, was given to the Adana region, which is formed by the Taurus Mountains and the Seyhan River region.

ADAD is the Storm God of the Hittites, and TESUP of the Syrian and Mesopotamian tribes.

Since these groups exchange ideas, names and writing styles from each other, this development is highly likely to occur. It is possible that the Storm God lived as a very beloved and respected God in this region because the rain brought fertility in the rain, and this region was also called URU ADANIA, the region of ADAN.

The Phoenicians, who were under the influence of the Hittites, named the God of Agriculture and Plants ADONIS. ADONIS means "MASTER". It has become customary for the Phoenicians, who made a close trade with this region and developed their trade with the rich forest and plain products, to call this region the place of ADONIS.

Each tribe, state and every developing civilization that came to this region in turn gave names to the towns within their own cultural understanding and values ​​and explained the meaning of the names. In Homer's Iliad, this area was called Adana.

Again, tribes from the west tell that Adana was founded by their gods, Uranus, and their sons Adanos and Sarosa. Adana is the place of Storm God ADONIS according to eastern tribes.

All these beliefs belong to the ancient times of polytheism. In the Middle Ages, especially. With the arrival of Islamic armies in this region from the 7th century A.C. onwards, new definitions were made with new understandings. Ibnül Adim, one of the Arab historians, tries to prove that the name Adana comes from EZENE, the grandson of Yasef, one of the ancient prophets, with the work "History of Aleppo". Given that the Middle East was the region of prophets and that many ancient prophets lived within the borders of today's Anatolia, it would be easy to understand how this explanation developed.

In the later centuries Karçinli-Zade Süleyman Şükrü Bey's book "Seyahat'ül-Kübra", on the other hand, claims that Adana's old name was "BATANA" and it was translated into "ADANA" in the Islamic period. He even adds to his explanations that this was done by taking inspiration from the verse "Fi ezeneil arz".

The name DANUNA BC. It is a known fact that it was used for this region by the living tribes. It is also available in the found records.

It is also known that the Danunans were powerful enough to give name and rank to the local rules. It is highly probable that the name DANUNA changed over the centuries and eventually became BATANA and later ADANA.

The fact that the Turks who came to the region called the region "Çukurova" while they crossed the high Taurus and dropped southwards is a good example of the inspiration that nature gives to people. These fertile lands, which descend to the Mediterranean with an almost flat appearance after the Taurus Mountains, were known as "ÇUKUROVA" for the Turks. It has been known as such until today.

Cilicia and Silica (Cilicia), which are the historical names of the region, are given due to the rich Kilkin (lime) found in this region and Silex, which is also very abundant, because of their mines. In other words, the region is named according to its geographical features.

Even with the inspiration of the fertility of its land, ADANA-EDENA (Paradise Region) and snowy mountains give this inspiration.

The name of the region, which has been mentioned and attracted attention since the "Epic of Gilgamesh" from the Sumerians, followed a very colorful development by being linked to countless sources and countless events.

Adana was recorded in many different spellings under the Ottoman rule. A few of them were used as Erdena, Edene, Ezene and even Azana in old history books, registry records and decrees.

The name Adana was included in the official records and registered as ADANA during the forced settlement and landing of the traveling tribes since 1865.

THE INVESTMENT OF ADANA AND THE WAR OF Liberation

World War I, which caused great losses, broke out between the European States and Europe, which struggled with each other for political and economic superiority.

The struggle spread to all continents in a short time and the Ottoman Empire was dragged into this war. Eventually the empire collapsed, its lands fragmented, and even the homeland was under enemy invasion.

The Ottoman Empire, which was forced to fight on five fronts and against many states, retreated by leaving most of the Empire's territory to the enemy with the Armistice of Mondros. During this period, the Turkish Union, which remained on the Syrian front, was withdrawn to Aleppo under the administration of Mustafa Kemal, who was the Commander of the Lightning Armies on that front, and was saved from total destruction.

The grand vizier of the time, Izzet Pasha, was informed by the group commander Liman Von Sanders (German commander) to transfer the entire group command and coordination authority to Mustafa Kemal Pasha, and to carry out these handover works, Mustafa Kemal Pasha He came to Adana.

In response to Liman Von Sanders Pasha's "We are defeated ... everything is over for us", Mustafa Kemal Pasha, who surrendered the authority, replied, "The war may be over for the allies, but the war that concerns us, the war of our own independence, begins only now."

The years of struggle summarized and emphasized by these words lasted until 1922 and even until the end of political agreements, that is, 1923.

Mustafa Kemal Pasha stayed 11 days in Adana, where he came on October 31, 1918, examined the situation of the environment and the people and reported this to the General Staff.

These telegrams included not only the current situation, but also forward-looking thoughts and warnings.

Mustafa Kemal Pasha, who sent a telegram to the government and the prime minister of the time, gave a similar order to the commanders affiliated to him.

From a historical point of view, this first order from Adana is the first order of the Turkish War of Independence. Mustafa Kemal Pasha, who came back to Adana on March 15, 1923, proved this situation in front of society and history with the following words: The hiss-i initiative came to life in this country, this beautiful Adana. "

The telegrams sent from Adana to Istanbul had no positive effect, and the Yıldırım Army Group and the 7th Army Headquarters were abolished after a short while and Mustafa Kemal Pasha was called to Istanbul.

On August 5, 1920, Mustafa Kemal Pasha, Fevzi Bey (Çakmak) and his deputies came to Pozantı and made the Pozantı Congress by making it a province. Turks who resisted even more suffered great losses. Despite this, they managed to defeat the French heavily in late November 1920. As a result, France made peace by officially recognizing the TBMM government.

The Turkish-French Peace Treaty was signed in Ankara on 20 October 1921.

In accordance with this treaty, the French left Çukurova completely (taking the Armenians they brought with them) on January 5, 1922. Armenians who could not go with the French or were indigenous also fled the region. Of these, 120 thousand went to Syria again, 30 thousand to Cyprus or Istanbul.

With the aim of celebrating the liberation of January 5, 1922, a huge flag was drawn between the Great Clock and the Grand Mosque, and this flag was raised later on the days of the city's liberation. The flag has become the symbol of Adana.

The people of Adana and Çukurova joined the national forces and fought on other fronts of the country and took part in the struggle to save the homeland from the enemy.

GEOGRAPHY

GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION

Turkey to the south of the island; It is located in the Çukurova Region of the Mediterranean Region with provinces such as Osmaniye, Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep in the east, İçel in the west, Niğde in the northwest, Hatay in the southeast and the Mediterranean region in the south. The whole plain is called the Adana Plain. However, the part remaining in the south part is called Çukurova and the part on the north is called Yukariova or Anavarza. The city is located on both sides of the Seyhan River at 350-380 north latitude and 340-360 east longitude.

MOUNTAINS AND HILLS

The northwest, north and northeast of the city are surrounded by mountain systems called the Central Taurus Mountains. The eastern border of the city extends to the Amanos Mountains, which is a part of the Taurus mountain system. The eastern border is seen as three different mountain ranges in the Central Taurus. These are Bolkar Mountains, Aladağlar and Tahtalı Mountains starting from the west. In addition, the Binboğa Mountains, which form the northeastern extension of the Central Taurus Mountains, go beyond the border and extend into Kahramanmaraş. Bolkar Mountains, formerly known as the Bulgarian Mountains, are like a long canal in the east and are bounded by the deep canyon that geologists call Ecemiş Corridor in the Taşeli Plateau. Bolkar Mountains, which started as a small hill in the west, gradually become a high mountain range towards the northeast.

Although the elevation does not exceed 2,500 m in the west of the mass (the highest peaks are Yugluk Hill with 2,474 m and Kümbet Tepe with 2,418 m), it exceeds 3,000 m in the middle parts. (Aydos Mountain 3.480 m) As one goes to the northeast, Medetsiz Hill (3.524 m), which is the highest peak of the mountains exceeding 3500 m, is also in this section. Other important peaks on the mountains; Gavur Mountain (3.337 m), Yıldız Hill (3.314 m), Meydan Mountain (3.132 m) and Hacı Halil Mountain (3.107 m).

Bolkar Mountains

Extending in the northeast-southwest direction, Bolkar Mountains have a length of approximately 150 km and a width of 40-50 km in places and rises like an impenetrable wall between the Ereğli plain and the Mediterranean coast. Bolkar Mountains, which constitute a barrier to transportation between the Mediterranean shores and Central Anatolia, do not have a regular road crossing from the east. Major highways pass through the north and south of the block. The one to the east is the Ecemiş Corridor, where the road and railways follow each other to some extent, and the Gülek Strait, which was called 'Pylae Ciliciae' in ancient times.

Aladaglar

Aladağlar, where the highest peaks of the mountains in the province are located, are approximately 100 km to the northeast. stretches. Its width is about 40 km. It is separated from Pozantı and Kırkpınar Mountains by Çakıt Suyu Valley in the west, and from Bolkar Mountains by Ecemiş Corridor. Aladağlar, Zamantı Water, Entertainment Stream, Çakıt Water and their branches were divided. Lush springs are found on the slopes of the mountains. The western slopes are steeper than the eastern slopes. Traces of glacial erosion are found on the slopes facing north. These tracks, seen at an altitude of 3,200 m, are in the form of small glaciers with a length not exceeding 1 km. These glaciers, which generally follow the valleys, form glacial lakes with small diameter in places. These lakes are known as Seven Lakes. Aladağlar has a magnificent view with its dense forests and various plant layers. With its abundant watery streams and lush grasses and forests, it is like a belt of highlands, far from the suffocating heat of the Mediterranean, especially in summer. Pozantı, Çamalan, Tekir, Bürücek plateaus on these mountains display the characteristics of a plateau. The main heights on Aladağlar are Demirkazık Hill (3.756 m) Torosan Mountain and Kaldı Mountain (3.374 m), Kol Hill (3.588 m) and Karanfil Mountain (3.059 m). Demirkazık Hill, one of these, is the peak of the Taurus Mountains.

Tahtali Mountains

It is called all of the mountains lying between Seyhan River and Zamantı (Sanvantı) and Göksu branches. Peaks such as Koç Mountain, Soğanlı Mountain, Bey Mountain, Alaylı Mountain, and Bakır Mountain are located on these mountains, which lie in the northeast-southwest direction. Tahtalı Mountains are a branch of the mountains formerly called antitoros together with the Binboğa Mountains stretching between the Seyhan and Ceyhan valleys. The mountains were fragmented to the south by valleys and became impassable. These mountains, almost naked in the northeast, are covered with a more forested vegetation towards the south. On the mountains in the Central Taurus System, besides the Gülek Strait, there is the Elmedere Pass after the Akçalıuşağı Village of Kozan.

PLAINS

The southern part of the basin, which is called the Adana Plain, is called Çukurova, and the northern part is called the upper plain Anavarza. The Misis Mountains separate the two plains. The height of Cebelinur Mountain, which is the highest point of these mountains, which has the feature of a hill, is 770 meters. Cukurova is Turkey's largest delta plains. It consists of alluvium brought by the Seyhan and Ceyhan rivers and Berdan (Tarsus) Stream and has a mixed structure. Its boundaries are a matter of debate among geographers. According to some, both of the southern plain, together with Yukarıova, are called Çukurova. The inhabitants of the region also use the name Çukurova in this broad meaning. It is possible to call the whole of the plain extending from the foothills of the Middle Taurus to the Mediterranean as the Adana Plain and divide it into more plain units. Such as Yüreğir, Misis, Ceyhan, Haruniye, Osmaniye and Yumurtalık plains. The largest of these plains is the 205,000-hectare Ceyhan Plain and the other is the 125,000-hectare Yuregir Plain. The height of the Ceyhan Plain from the sea is 20-50 m, while the Yuregir Plain varies between 0-50 m. Adana plain covers 27% of the provincial lands.

RIVERS, DAMS AND LAKES

Seyhan and Ceyhan, the largest rivers of the Mediterranean Region, flow through Adana lands. Seyhan River, which has an irregular regime; It emerges from the Taurus Mountains under the name of Zamantı, joins with Göksu after various branches and takes the name Seyhan and flows into the sea at Deli Burnu on the border of İçel in the west. The length of Seyhan River is 560 km.

Ceyhan River (509 km) is the second largest river of Adana and Mediterranean Region. It arises from the mountains in the north of Elbistan. Date water merged with Söğütlü Creek and Göksu Creek until about 2,500 years ago, Ceyhan River reached the sea west of Karataş like Seyhan, then turned east by breaking the Bebeli Strait and started to pour into Iskenderun Bay. It turned south as a result of the flood in 1935. Since then, it has been poured into the sea in the Hurma Strait. The length of Ceyhan River is 509 km.

Seyhan Dam and lake, Kozan Dam and lake, Nergizlik Dam and lake, Çatalan Dam and lake in the province are among the important dams throughout the country. In the south, there are several coastal lakes such as Ağyatan, Akyayan, Akyatan and Tuzla Lake, which open to the sea on the shore, small glacial lakes called Yedigöller on Aladağlar, and Karstik Dipsiz Lake, which is famous for its trout, within the borders of Barak Village near Karaisalı district.

CLIMATE

Adana has Mediterranean climate characteristics. Summers are hot and dry, winters are warm and rainy. The precipitation that occurs in the region is generally formed by the encounter of slope precipitation and mobile air masses. Average precipitation amount is 625 mm. Average 74 days of the year are rainy. Rainfall is 51% in winter, 26% in spring, 18% in autumn and 5% in summer. Although the air is loaded with moisture in summer, it is seen that there is no rainfall in some years. In the summer, air flows from the sea and the Taurus to Çukurova, which is a low pressure center. Thus, a dynamic high pressure center is formed. Humid air from the sea on the one hand, and dams and irrigation of the plain on the other hand increases humidity. The air warmed by the effect of climate and latitude cannot rise and reach the saturation point since it becomes heavier due to accumulation. Thus, in the summer, a warm air filled with moisture is observed. Although the average humidity is 66%, it goes over 90% in summer. The 37-year average temperature is 18.7 C. The coldest month is January and the hottest month is August. The average for January is 9 C and the average for August is 28 C. Despite the fact that the plain is warm, the climatic conditions vary greatly in the province's soil according to the elevation and surface shapes. Changes are also seen in precipitation. In the mountainous part, the precipitation is naturally high (930.5 mm in Feke. 805 mm in Saimbeyli). The snow rarely seen on the plain starts early in the mountains and sometimes remains for months. 195.6 days of the year are summer days in Adana. 134.4 of these days are determined as tropical days.

FLORA

The vegetation around Adana has Mediterranean climate characteristics. There are maquis consisting of dwarf trees up to 700-800 m. However, especially in the lowlands where residential and agricultural areas are located, the natural vegetation has been severely destroyed by man, and in most places it has been completely destroyed. Previously, the natural vegetation of these places was formed by durable red pine and some oak forests, while the scrub community, which spread widely in the Mediterranean region, emerged as a result of the destruction of forests. The small red pine forest remnants found in maquis communities that start just behind the shore and climb up to 800 m in places where forests have not been eliminated are proof of this situation.

Forests starting at 800 m are made up of broad-leaved trees (mostly oak) at lower levels and coniferous trees (cedar) at higher levels. The drought and length of summer reduces the diversity in vegetation. Cedar communities that progress slowly after 2,800 m leave their places to Alpine, sub-Alpine and Alpine type meadows. Alpine meadows look like a carpet with their numerous flowers.

MINERALS

Due to its geological location, Adana has various and important underground resources. Mainly iron, chrome, lead, zinc, gold, silver, bauxite, manganese, barite, phosphate, quartz sand and quartzite, gypsum, salt, cement raw materials, building stones, petroleum, coal, asbestos, magnesite, etc. Such mineral resources are among the natural resources of the region.

Places to visit in Adana are historical and touristic spots. Another detail that attracts local and foreign tourists is Adana's famous dishes. Most people who go to eat Adana kebab and liver do not return without visiting the sightseeing places. The historical places of Adana are structures that shed light from the past to the present. Adana Saricam, Karatas, Seyhan are places rich in places to visit.

PLACES TO VISIT IN ADANA

We have considered the places to visit in Adana as a region and compiled the places you can visit when you are in these regions. There are also very nice addresses to visit in other districts. You should definitely see the stone bridge, which is the most famous of the places to visit in Adana and which is visible in the sights of Adana, and do not return without tasting Adana kebab.

PLACES TO VISIT ADANA SARIÇAM

Saricam is one of the central districts of Adana. It is 25 km away from Adana city center. This place is named after Sarıçam Forests. Scotch Pine is not a very developed district. There are not many places to visit. However, Adana is a beautiful place where you can feel the air to the fullest.

You could visit Çatalan Dam Lake in the district. It has a beautiful air and its nature is also beautiful.

PLACES TO VISIT ADANA KARATAŞ

Adana is a place that has hosted great empires in history. For this reason, there are many historical places to visit in Adana. One of the districts where these places are located is Karataş. It is the most beautiful place in Adana when summer comes. Since it is located by the sea, Karataş Beach is the first place to visit Karataş.

Karataş, which became a district in 1957, is also 50 kilometers away from Adana center. Its history is said to go back to 1000 BC. It was used as an ancient city in these periods.

The district is an important port city today. Therefore, it is highly developed in terms of art and culture. There are also many natural beauties here. There are also nice camping areas for those who want to camp.

Magarsus Ruins

The city's name is mentioned as Mallos in the inscriptions and coins belonging to the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods in the district of Karataş. It is also said that Alexander the Great came to this temple and made a sacrifice. There is a theater in the Magarus ruins overlooking the harbor. This is how the historical places of Adana appear.

Akyatan Lake

It is also known as Ağyatan Lake-Lagoon with its other name. Akyatan Bird Paradise offers you a lot of natural beauty. It has an average area of ​​3100 hectares. Located on the routes of some migratory birds, this place is their resting place.

Tuzla Lake

Another beautiful route among the places to visit in Karataş is Tuzla Lake. There are various types of birds and fish here. This is the most fertile place in terms of fish richness.

Hans

There are two inns in Karataş from the Ottoman period. One of them is Menzil Han, built in 1782, and the other is the Ottoman inn built in 1608. It is among the historical places to visit in Karataş in Adana.

PLACES TO VISIT ADANA SEYHAN

Seyhan is the central district of Adana. The city of Adana, which spreads on both sides of the Seyhan River, has Seyhan on the west side and Yüreğir on the east side. There is the historical Taşköprü that connects the two cities. Taşköprü Seyhan, 320 meters long, stands as a historical point among the places to visit. This historical bridge, which everyone should see, is also the symbol of Adana today.

The region where the city was first established is Seyhan. The rapid industrialization of the city since 1950 has brought along rapid population growth. It is known that Adana has a history dating back to ancient times. It is also known that it was a settlement on the bank of the Seyhan River at this time. It is said that Adana is also mentioned in the Rock Inscriptions of the Hittites.

Stone bridge

The symbol of Adana today is Taşköprü. When we see an Adana photograph, we definitely come across Taşköprü in the same frame. Its history goes back to the Roman period. The eyes on the shoreline of the 21-eyed bridge are filled. It is a little shorter than before.

Central Sabanci Mosque

Sabanci Mosque, built in 1998 and opened to service, is an impressive work with its architecture. The mosque, which was built on an area of ​​52,600 square meters, is one of the most visited places today. Its ownership belongs to Adana Religious Affairs Foundation and its usage rights have been transferred to Adana Provincial Mufti.

Central Park

This is one of the most beautiful places in Adana where the people spend time under the trees to breathe in the summer heat. It is located on the banks of the Seyhan River together with the Sabancı Central Mosque.

Seyhan Dam and Lake

The Seyhan River, which is our largest river pouring into the Mediterranean, has been making great contributions to Adana for many years. The Seyhan River and its dam, which is a great source of income in terms of tourism, are surrounded by a dam to prevent floods. Today, the dam and Taşköprü on it are sightseeing places that attract everyone's attention.

Çoban Dede Park

There is a tomb in the Çoban Dede Park. According to the rumors, the construction machines did not work when they went to park here and after a while a grave was found. This tomb, which is said to belong to the Shepherd Grandfather, who lived in his time, was later turned into a tomb. Nowadays, this is a beautiful sightseeing point where the people of Adana spend time with green.

Great Clock Tower

The historical clock tower located on Ali Münif Yeğenağa Street in Seyhan is one of the symbols of Adana. It is also the meeting point for everyone. Turkey's largest clock tower of diabetic nephropathy said here. It is 32 meters long and is a historical monument from the Ottoman period.

Bebekli Church

Saint Paul Church, also known as Saint Paul Church, is located in Seyhan. Located in Tepebağ district, the church was built in the 1880s. An Italian Catholic church. There is also a statue of Virgin Mary 2.5 meters tall.

Ramazannoğulları Mosque

This outstanding work is also known as the Adana Ulu Mosque. It is a historical monument from the 16th century. It is still worshiped here today. Until Sabanci Mosque was built in 1988, this Grand Mosque was Adana's largest mosque. This mosque was built in 1509 by Ramazanoğlu Halil Bey. In 1541, his son Piri Mehmet Pasha completed its construction.

Adana Castle

Among the places to visit in Adana, this castle in Seyhan is also included. The castle, which has a very beautiful view, is said to have been built in early ages. The castle, built on a rock, tramples the view of the city. It is one of the most beautiful historical places to visit.

Adana Cinema Museum

This is a place that sheds light on the history of Turkish cinema with photographs, books, posters and other materials. Its opening was also with great interest. At least one of the names whose directors, actors, screenwriters or cameramen are shown on posters are from Adana. So we can say that this is the place of those who shaped the history of cinema. This museum is also a nice place to visit.

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN ADANA

Anavarza Castle and Ancient City

This place, which is 222 kilometers away from Kozan district, was built by the Assyrians in the 9th century BC. This ancient place is located near Dilekkaya village in Kozan district. It was also used in the Roman and Byzantine periods. The castle, which was destroyed four times, was repaired by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and used as a border castle. This castle was first captured by the Turks during the Ramadanoglu period. It was never used after the 14th century. You can enter Anavarza Ancient City free of charge and visit this ancient place.

Misis Ancient City and Mosaic Museum

Misis Mosaic Museum is located in Yuregir. It was opened to visitors in 1959. Finds from the Misis Ancient City are exhibited here. The floor mosaics of a basilica-type temple, thought to date back to the late 4th century, are also exhibited here. These mosaics were removed in 1959. The museum was also established to preserve the mosaics.

Snake Castle

Snake Castle is located 30 kilometers from Adana. A Crusader castle built in the 11th century. It is thought to have been built by the Byzantines. The castle, which overlooks the Ceyhan Plain, is also magnificent. Local people call it Shahmeran Castle. The castle, which has 8 round bastions, has a main gate and a church, a water cistern.

Şar Ancient City

It is the place known as the Pontus Comma of the Hittites, which is known as the Cilician coma, which is among the historical places to visit in Adana, and is accepted as the second coma after the first religious centers. This was the place where the Hittite kings attended the ritual. The ancient city is located in Tufanbeyli district close to the Kayseri border. Especially Roman-era artifacts have survived here today. The amphitheater, the Byzantine church, Alakapı, which is a 6 meter high and 3 meter wide monumental gate, are the most important ones. The Broken Church, which has a Roman senator's grave, is one of the notable places. Entrance to the ancient city of Shar is free. You can visit this place without paying any fees.

Adana Ethnography Museum

Located in the dry bridge area, this historical place was built in 1845. Then this abandoned church. It has been used as a French military hospital for a long time. After 1924, it was decided to be used as a museum. The church has been restored and is now restored. In 1983, it was turned into an ethnography museum. Entry to this museum is free. You can examine the cultural items belonging to the nomads in this museum.

HOW TO GET TO ADANA?

You can reach Adana by road or by air. If you plan to go with your own private vehicle, the transportation times from the major cities are as follows;

You can go from Istanbul to Adana in 11.5 hours. The distance between the two provinces is 935 kilometers. You can reach Adana from Ankara in 6 hours. It has a distance of 480 kilometers. One hour is enough to reach Adana from Mersin. The distance between the two provinces is 70 kilometers. The road from Hatay to Adana takes 2.5 hours. Distance is 185 kilometers. It is 225 kilometers from Antep to Adana and it is possible to reach it in 2.5 hours.

You can also reach Adana Şakirpaşa Airport. There are buses going to the city center from here. If you want to go by taxi, the average price you will pay is 30 TL. There is a 13-minute road between the airport and the center. It is advantageous to be very close.

WHAT TO EAT IN ADANA?

Adana's famous dishes are world famous. In this city, where everyone eats those who come to the table from breakfast to dinner, there is a very rich knowledge of cuisine. Afyon's kitchen, which has an exemplary kitchen, has everything. Liver, kebab, şırdan and more are the delicacies that you should definitely taste during your Adana trip, which are included in our culture but that we know very little. Adana dishes are mostly used as meat. Here it's a nice meaty dishes cooking that everyone not only in Turkey, the world kebabs from here, lungs, they come to eat the pizza. Adana is a city famous for its kebab. It is also famous for having breakfast with liver in the morning. After eating kebab, pan and roasting all day, the day ends with a şırdan in the evening.