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Legendary City Adana

Adana is the 7th most populous city in Turkey and has 15 districts. It is one of the locomotive cities in the region with a population of 2,270,298. Adana is one of the first cities to come to mind in Turkey when it comes to taste. It is the heart of Çukurova, the most fertile land of the region, Adana gives life to the country’s economy with the products it grows. For this reason, it has embraced many civilizations throughout history and has been nourished by all these civilizations.

Its Kebab, Turnip, Şırdan, Bici Bici, and many more unique tastes are among the tastes that should not be left without tasting. Adana has many causes to call you. Adana has many other historical and natural values from Seyhan River, Stone Bridge (Taş Köprü), Sabancı Central Mosque, Historical Kazancılar Bazaar, Varda Bridge to Seyhan Dam Lake.

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Adana is one of the first cities to come to mind in Turkey when it comes to taste. You can look into the details for hundreds of different flavors to taste.

Journey Points

There are many points in Adana and its districts that can be said not to return from without tasting them. You can reach the details for these natural beauties and historical spots.

Raw Materials and Products

You can reach details for the raw materials and products grown by Adana, which is famous for its city of sun, fertile soil, and climate.

Adana with Its Values

Adana with its History and Cultural Heritage

Adana, with its history dating back to 6000 BC, is one of the most important cities of the Ancient Cilicia Region and is the cradle of many civilizations from the Hittites to the Ottomans. Adana, which has been influenced by many civilizations, stands out with its deep-rooted past and multicultural structure.

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Adana with its Unique Geography

Adana, which was founded in the center of Çukurova on the Seyhan and Ceyhan rivers, has a 160 km coastline to the Mediterranean. With its mild climate and unique nature, it is home to remarkable natural formations.

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Adana The Agriculture City

Adana stands out with its fertile lands enriched by the alluvium carried by the Seyhan, Ceyhan, and Berdan rivers, and its product diversity above the average of Türkiye and many developed countries.

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Adana with its Livestock Breeding

Adana where ovine breeding – especially goat and sheep – bovine and poultry breeding are made has an important place in our country in aquaculture production and beekeeping as well.

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Adana with its People

Adana has a colorful city life and has trained many writers, poets, filmmakers and artists. Adana is a creative city that has a potential in the field of literature, in addition to gastronomy and film in the field of creative industries.

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Adana with its Festivals

Hosting many local and international festivals, especially the Orange Blossom Carnival, Taste Festival and Golde Boll Film Festival, Adana hosts many tourists during the event periods.

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Adana Culinary Culture Center

Adana has been a host for different cultures. The project, which we have prepared in order to raise sensitivity and awareness in the field of gastronomy, including our eating and drinking habits, which is one of the most important elements of our cultural heritage, and to make the gastronomic potential visible, is a center that will ensure the sustainability of Adana’s cuisine culture, transfer it to future generations and experience it.

Did You Know These?

  • We are the Capital of Taste: There are approximately 2,585 restaurants and 1,000 street food sellers in Adana.

  • We are one of the strongest agricultural and industrial centers in Turkey: There are 539 thousand hectares of agricultural land in Adana. Adana has an agricultural production value of €1.1 billion and is a pioneer in the production of citrus, corn, watermelon, soy, peanut, sunflower, cotton, and honey across Turkey.

  • Our history goes back a long time: The history of Çukurova is found in the vicinity of Kayapınar Village of Adana's Tufanbeyli district. 2.6 million BC - It goes back to 12.000 BC as the Paleolithic Age.

  • Blend of Our Fertile Soils: Of the 12,000 plant species in Türkiye, 5,000 of them are located in Çukurova. Of these plant diversity, 300 are endemic species and 15 of them are grown only in Adana in the world.

  • There are 70 historical restaurants and businesses over 50 years that have become traditional in Adana and are still operating.

  • The "Orange Blossom Carnival" held in Adana in the first week of April every year is Türkiye's first and only carnival.

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