Adana / Kozan
Ancient cities and archaeological sites
Anavarza Archaeological Site
Anavarza at Dilekkaya in Kozan is known for its ancient city remains and hilltop fortifications.
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Mediterranean Region
Combine coastal visits with the highlands and historic settlements of the Taurus Mountains.
Mediterranean Region — overview
Combine coastal visits with the highlands and historic settlements of the Taurus Mountains. The province grouping on this page helps browsing and does not represent exact geographic boundaries. Refine your visit through district and place records.
Subdestinations (8)
Mediterranean Region
Adana / Kozan
Castles and city walls
Kozan (Sis) Castle
Kozan Castle extends across a rocky hill above historic Sis in northern and southern sections.
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Adana / Kozan
Mosques and religious complexes
Hoşkadem Mosque
Hoşkadem Mosque in central Kozan is a 15th-century Mamluk building.
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Adana / Kozan
Castles and city walls
Karasis Castle
Karasis Castle lies in the mountains north of Kozan Reservoir and is associated with Hellenistic fortifications.
Adana / Kozan
Castles and city walls
Andıl Castle
Andıl Castle belongs to the defensive sites along the mountainous corridor from Kozan towards Feke.
Adana / Kozan
Lakes and wetlands
Kozan Reservoir
Kozan Reservoir lies in the mountainous area north of Kozan.
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Adana / Kozan
Highland pastures
Horzum Upland
Horzum on the Kozan–Feke road is an upland settlement known for orchards and traditional houses.
Adana / Kozan
Highland pastures
Göller Upland
Göller Upland near Kozan is associated with wooded mountain scenery and seasonal upland life.
Adana / Kozan
Nature
Dağılcak Nature Park
Dağılcak near the Kozan–Feke road is known for springs and wooded day-use recreation areas.
Adana / Ceyhan
Ancient cities and archaeological sites
Sirkeli Mound
Sirkeli Mound is a multi-period archaeological settlement near the Ceyhan River.
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Adana / Ceyhan
Historic buildings and monuments
Kurtkulağı Caravanserai
Kurtkulağı Caravanserai is a historic lodging and trade building in Ceyhan's Kurtkulağı settlement.
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Antalya / Aksu
Ancient cities and archaeological sites
Perge Ancient City
Trace an ancient city through colonnaded streets, baths and public buildings.
Photo: Saffron Blaze · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Itineraries featuring Mediterranean Region
These itineraries include at least one stop in this destination. Other days or stops may take you to other destinations.
Day trips
On foot · 2 stops
From Hadrian’s Gate into Kaleiçi
Take your time in Antalya’s historic centre: start at the monumental gate and shape your own walk through the streets of Kaleiçi.
Photo: Joe Wallace · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.
By car · 2 stops
Perge and Aspendos in one day
A two-stop driving plan for exploring the urban layout of Perge and the theatre of Aspendos in the same day.
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Multi-day itineraries
Mixed transport · 16 stops
10 Days in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya
A nine-night example itinerary across three regions, with two intercity travel days and a flexible final day, adaptable to your own pace.
Photo: Pedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.