It is the city that will fascinate you from the first walk you will take in its wonderful alleys and streets full of history. Adana stands out because it has a distinct cultural and religious culture. Tour the city to admire the ancient beautiful buildings, ruined mansions and impressive mosques that stand tall. It is the city that will also fascinate you with the wonderful aromas and flavors that will seduce you in the picturesque restaurants. Welcome to a city that flourished during Roman times as an administrative and financial center. Historically, the Islamic and Christian worlds met and competed. “Smell” the East in all its glory!
Currency: Turkish Lira
Calling Code: +90
Nearest airports from city center: Adana Airport (5km), Hatay Airport (176km), Giaziantep Airport (247km), Kayseri Airport (315km), Konya Airport (357km), Malatya Airport (386km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** STONE BRIDGE (Sinanpaşa, 01220 Yüreğir/Adana)
It was built in the first half of the 2nd century AD. and is the symbol of the city. The bridge is on the Seyhan River, it connects Seyhan and Yuregir districts. It is also one of the oldest bridges in the world still in use.
*** ADANA ARCHAELOGY MUSEUM (Döşeme, 42. Sk No:11, 01130 Seyhan/Adana)
Dating back to 1924, you can see exhibits from the prehistoric, Hittite, Assyrian, Archaic, Hellenistic, Roman, Eastern Roman, Seljuk, Egyptian and Ottoman periods.
*** GREAT CLOCK TOWER (Tarihi Büyük Saat Kulesi önü, 01000 Seyhan/Adana)
It is one of the most well-known symbols of the city. It is 32 meters high and the tower was built entirely of cut stones. It was put into operation at the end of the 19th century and the new clock mechanism dates from 1925.
*** SEYHAN MERKEZ PARK (Reşatbey, Doğa Park, 01120 Seyhan/Adana)
It is the most famous park of the city with a total area of 33 hectares. You will see Sabancı Central Mosque, shopping malls, dozens of species of trees and plants, swimming pools, playgrounds, amphitheater, cycling and running tracks, etc.
*** SABANCI CENTRAL MOSQUE (Reşatbey, Turhan Cemal Beriker Blv., 01120 Seyhan/Adana)
It was opened in 1998 and is built on a total area of 52,600 square meters. You will be impressed by the exterior and interior of the mosque.
*** GRAND MOSQUE (Ulucami, Kızılay Cd., 01010 Seyhan/Adana)
It was opened in the middle of the 16th century and is considered one of the most important Mosques in Turkey. It includes a madrasah and a mausoleum.
*** ADANA CINEMA MUSEUM (Kayalıbağ, Seyhan Cd., 01010 Seyhan/Adana)
Visit one of the city’s finest museums dedicated to the history of Turkish cinema.
*** ATATURK MUSEUM (Kayalıbağ, 26009. Sk. No:1, 01010 Seyhan/Adana)
It is housed in a traditional 19th century house. See everything about the War of Independence with Kemal Atatürk as a central figure who stayed in the city.
*** SAKIRPASA MANSION ART MUSEUM (Seyhan, 42067. Sokak 19. Sk., 01080 Seyhan/Adana)
It was built at the end of the 19th century and was built to house the former Governor of Adana, Sakir Pasha. The architecture is of Ottoman policy and is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
*** YAG MOSQUE (Alidede, Vakıflar sarayı yağ cami, 01020 Taksi/Adana)
It is one of the oldest mosques in the city. It was a crusader church and since 1501 it has been one of the most important mosques in history.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Eski Baraj Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the city.
*** Varda Viaduct is one of Adana’s historic bridges and is worth seeing up close.
*** Tarihi Kazancilar Çarşısı is one of the most important points of the city, because the covered bazaar in Anatolia will take you back in time.
*** Misis Mosaic Museum is an important museum worth visiting.
FOOD AND DRINK
Adana is a culinary paradise and you should taste the local delicacies. Try the local cuisine with many spices, kebabs with many variations, dolmades, chicken, balik ekmek which is the most famous street food (grilled fish sandwich), karın dolması, lahmajun, panned eggplant, manti (stuffed pasta with minced lamb and yogurt sauce), fellah meatballs, stuffed meatballs, babagannus, muammara, vardabit and many more that will whet your appetite just by smelling them! Sweets should definitely be on your menu. Try the kiunefe, the baklavas, the syrups, ring dessert, the loukumi, the ice creams, and several other sweets that the waiters will recommend to you. Of course, you can find restaurants with cuisine from all over the world, but you should not miss the opportunity to try the local specialties.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find several hotels or accommodation options for all budgets, both in the city center and a little outside the center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** M1 Adana Shopping Center is an ideal place to do your shopping.
*** Also, visit Adana Optimum AVM and 01 Burda for your shopping.
*** Grand Bazaar is also another option to do your shopping.
*** The Old Town also has a lot of shops for local products.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot or by buses.
CITIES NEAR ADANA
Major cities close to Adana are Tarsus (55km), Mersin (88km), Osmaniye (97km), Gaziantep (222km), Aksaray (263km), Kayseri (303km), Konya (347km), Malatya (386km).
