Places to visit
Things to do in Adana
51 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 51 described destinations within Adana. The themes that come up most: Nature, Local culture, Faith heritage, History, Museum, Culture.
Districts of Adana
Pozanti-belemedik Yaylası
The plateau, located 10 kilometers from Pozantı, is reached by a stabilized road passing through Anbaş Village. It is established on the bank of the Çakıt Stream, and accommodation is provided in the region’s plateau houses made of stone and wood. On the plateau, which is rich in wildlife, wild goats, wild boars, and birds of prey can be observed.
45 minutes
Akça Mescit
Akça Mescit, one of the oldest structures in Adana, was commissioned by Ağcabey during the time of Ramazanoğlu Şahabeddin bey. The entrance door of the building is decorated with a relief featuring floral patterns, and its mihrab is made of stone and is quite impressive. Known as the oldest Turkish structure in Adana, Akça (Ağca) Mescit is located in Ulu Cami Mahallesi, 60 metres from Ulu Cami.
45 minutes
Adana Ulu Camii
Ulu Camii is considered among Adana's important works in terms of its size and historical significance. From the three separate inscriptions of this work, which brings together architectural characteristics belonging to the Seljuk, Mamluk and Ottoman Periods, it is understood that its construction was first begun in 1513 by Ramazan oğlu Halil Bey, and that it was completed in 1541 by Halil Beyin's son Piri Mehmet Paşa and opened for worship.
45 minutes
Yılan Kalesi
Yılan Kalesi, located on the historic Silk Road leading to Antakya by crossing the Taurus Mountains, was built by the Byzantines during the period of Crusader occupation of Çukurova in the Middle Ages. The castle has eight round bastions and also includes within its field of view the other castles on the plain, such as Anavarza, Tumlu and Kozan Castles. From the guard gate located to the south of the castle, the terraces are reached by stone-stepped stairs.
45 minutes
Adana Müzesi
Adana Museum was established in 1924, immediately after the proclamation of the republic, and is one of the 10 oldest museums in Turkey. Official Turkish Museums The museum, which was first established by collecting column capitals and sarcophagi from the surrounding area in the police department, was opened to visitors in 1928 in the madrasa of Cafer Paşa Mosque, following the appointment of Halil Kamil Bey as director and his successful work.
45 minutes
Kuruköprü Anıt Müzesi Ve Geleneksel Adana Evi
The Tanzimat Edict, proclaimed in 1839, provided non-Muslims with the opportunity to govern themselves and to build schools and places of worship. During this period, a remarkable number of churches were built in Anatolian cities. According to the nine-line Greek inscription on the marble plaque above the western door, the building was commissioned by the Greek community in 1845.
45 minutes
Hasan Ağa Camii
It is not known when the work, whose original name is Hasan Kethüdâ Camii, located in the Ali Ağa neighborhood about 150 meters south of Yağ Camisi, was built. According to a rumor circulating among the people, while Ramazanoğlu Pîrî Paşa was outside Adana as beylerbeyi, it was commissioned by his steward Hasan Ağa, son of Abdullah, who supervised the construction of Ulucami, using materials left over from this construction.
45 minutes
Yağ Camii
The structure is located in Adana province, Seyhan district, Alidede neighborhood, on Ali Münif Yeğenağa avenue. Yağ Camii was converted from a church into a mosque in 1501 by order of Ramazanoğlu Halil Bey. The structure, whose original name was Eski Cami, has been known as Yağ Camii up to the present because an oil market had been set up in front of its door. According to foundation documents, it is established that it was also called Servet Uygun Cam-i Atik and Cami-i Köhne. The construction of the minaret was completed in 1525.
45 minutes
Feke-göksu Nehri
Adana has a very rich position in terms of rivers. Some of these rivers are main sources, while some consist of streams that feed these sources. Göksu, one of its main rivers, is one of the strongest branches of the Seyhan. It rises from the Tahtalı Mountains around Tufanbeyli. Later, joining with Sarız Çayı, the Göksu River, which is a branch of the Seyhan River entering from the Saimbeyli border into the Feke borders, is the longest-flowing river in Feke.
45 minutes
Feke-İnderesi Köyü Yaylası
İnderesi Köyü, a plateau village 59 kilometers from Feke district and reached by a scenic gravel road, is established entirely among vineyards and gardens. Those who long for authentic village life can spend their holidays in this plateau village. In this charming village, where electricity, telephone, a health center, a gendarmerie station, a grocery store, a bakery and countryside restaurants provide services; Yahyalı-type carpets and kilims, and socks are woven and sold.
45 minutes
Sportif Olta Balikçiliği - Seyhan Nehri Ve Baraj Gölü
Seyhan Dam is an earth-fill type dam built 15 km upstream of old Adana in order to protect 850,000 decares of land and Adana from flooding that may be caused by the Seyhan River. Since 2006, it has begun to host the second leg of the Turkey Offshore Championship. Nature walks, sport fishing, water sports, paragliding, and bicycle tours can be carried out.
45 minutes
Tren Fotoğrafçiliği - Varda Köprüsü
Located on the Adana-Ankara route, approximately 2 km. north of Hacıkırı Village in Karaisalı District, Varda Bridge is known by the public as the German Bridge. It was built between 1907-1912 to complete the İstanbul-Bağdat-Hicaz Railway line, under the agreement signed by Ottoman Ruler 2. Abdülhamit and German Emperor Kaiser Wilhem. The bridge is 99 m. high and 172 m long, connecting a deep valley.
45 minutes
Varda Köprüsü
Located on the Adana-Ankara route, approximately one kilometer southwest of Hacıkırı Village in Karaisalı District, Varda Bridge is known by the public as Koca Köprü. It was built between 1907-1912 to complete the İstanbul-Bağdat-Hicaz railway line, under the agreement signed by Ottoman Ruler 2. Abdülhamit and German Emperor Kaiser Wilhem. The bridge is 99 meters high and 172 meters long, connecting a deep valley.
45 minutes
Yamaç Tirmanişi - Kapikaya Kanyonu
Located in Kapıkaya Köyü within the borders of Karaisalı District, Kapıkaya Kanyonu is 72 kilometers from Adana and 5 kilometers from Karaisalı District Center. Çakıt Çayı, which rises in Niğde-Ulukışla, passes through the middle of the canyon, which is approximately 200 meters high. Kapıkaya Kanyonu is a natural beauty that nature walkers, slope climbers, and photography enthusiasts must definitely see.
45 minutes
Adana Tarihi Kız Lisesi
Adana Historical Girls’ High School is located on the bank of the Seyhan River on Debboy Avenue in the Seyhan district, south of Taş Köprü. It was built as Askeriye Rüştiye (military secondary school) between 1881‐1883 by Adana Governor Abidin Paşa during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamit. In 1885, a high school section was also added and it took the name Adana Mülki İdadi Mektebi. In 1908, the name of the school became Mekteb‐i Sultani, and in 1923 it took the name Adana Lisesi.
45 minutes
Ramazanoğlu Konağı
Ramazanoğlu Mansion is located within the Ulucami Complex on Kızılay Avenue in the Seyhan District. According to the inscription on its entrance gate, the mansion was commissioned by Ramazanoğlu Halil Bey in 1495. In the Piri Paşa Foundation Deed, it is stated that it was a high and large building, and that the structure within the garden was built as winter and summer quarters. It is known that Yavuz Sultan Selim on his Egypt campaign and 4. Murat on his Baghdad campaign stayed here for three nights each while on their way.
45 minutes
Kapikaya Kanyonu
Kapıkaya Canyon, located in Kapıkaya Village within the borders of Karaisalı District, is 72 kilometers from Adana and 5 kilometers from Karaisalı District Center. Çakıt Stream, which rises in Niğde-Ulukışla, passes through the middle of the canyon, which is approximately 200 meters high. Kapıkaya Canyon is a natural beauty that nature walkers, slope climbers and photography enthusiasts should definitely see.
45 minutes
Tepebağ Evleri
Tepebağ Houses are located in Tepebağ Neighborhood of Seyhan district. Tepebağ Mound is the oldest settlement in Adana. In addition to ancient remains, it is possible to encounter Tepebağ Houses, which are examples of Ottoman civil architecture, on the mound. The statuette of Nurse Sitsnefru (Satsneferu), belonging to the 12th Dynasty of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom Period (1900 BC), exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, was found at Tepebağ Mound.
45 minutes
Yaban Hayati Gözlemciliği - Belemedik Yaylası
Belemedik Plateau can be reached from Pozantı via a 10-kilometer stabilized road passing through Anbaş Village. On the plateau, established on the banks of the Çakıt Stream, there are plateau houses made of wood and stone. On the plateau, which is rich in wildlife, wild goats, wild boars and birds of prey can be observed. Belemedik Train Station and the buildings around it were built during the period when the Berlin‐Baghdad railway line was constructed.
45 minutes
Kozan Kalesi
Kozan Castle or Sis Castle, located in the center of Kozan district, stands in a position dominating the plain on a steep limestone hill. Kozan Castle, one of the oldest castles in the region, has 44 towers and bastions built in two groups. Because of the baptism oil extraction ceremonies held here every 3 years, it became an important center for the Christian world.
45 minutes
Bebekli Kilise
Bebekli Kilise, built between 1880-90, is a historic church featuring a bronze statue of Mary.
30 minutes
Anavarza Kalesi
Anavarza Castle is spread over a large area with ancient city ruins, and a significant part of its walls still stands.
20 minutes
Yerköprü Mesire Alanı
Yerköprü Recreation Area is located 53 kilometres from Adana city centre and 13 kilometres from Karaisalı District. Yerköprü Recreation Area is a day-trip picnic and relaxation area that, in the spring months, offers every shade of green and takes people away from the noise and stress of the city.
45 minutes
Süleyman Kulesi
It is understood from the inscription on it that Süleyman Kulesi was built in 1536 during the time of the Ottoman Sultan Kununi Sultan Süleyman. The name of the tower at that time was Silahlı Ayas Kalesi. On the cliffs below the restored tower, there are historical rock tombs.
45 minutes
Belemedik Yaylası
Belemedik Plateau is notable for its rich natural scenery and historical structures.
60 minutes
Küp Şelaleleri
Küp Şelaleleri, consisting of 10 waterfalls, is located 37 km from Aladağ district and attracts nature lovers with its enchanting atmosphere, where the surrounding forests take on different colors in every season, the sight of the ice-cold flowing water, and the sounds of birds blend together.
45 minutes
Feke Kalesi
Feke Castle is a historical fortress built in the 12th century. Initially constructed by the Byzantines, it was later used by the Seljuks.
30 minutes
Adana Atatürk Evi Müzesi
The Adana Atatürk House Museum is located in the Suphi Pasha House, where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was hosted during his visit to Adana in 1923. The museum displays documents and ethnographic artifacts related to Atatürk's journey to Adana.
30 minutes
Bebekli Kilise
It is an Italian Catholic church built in Tepebağ in the 1880s in the name of St. Paul. At the top of the church, there is a 2.5 meter tall bronze statue of the Virgin Mary. Because this statue resembles a baby, the building was given the name Bebekli Kilise.
45 minutes
Yeni Hamam
Yeni Hamam is the largest and most magnificent bath in Adana, built in 1720. However, it was severely damaged in the 1998 earthquake and is currently not in use.
20 minutes
Kurtkulağı Kervansarayı
Kurtkulağı Caravanserai is a historical structure located 12 km southeast of Ceyhan, built in 1659 by Hüseyin Pasha.
30 minutes
Kazankaya Kalesi
Kazankaya Castle is a historical ruin located 15 km from Ceyhan. Initially known as a headquarters for French troops, it has been transformed into a public recreation area.
30 minutes
Irmak Hamamı
Irmak Hamamı, also known as Yalı Hamamı, is a historical bath located in the Seyhan district.
20 minutes
Seyhan Barajı
Seyhan Dam is located 15 km above Adana and was built to prevent flooding caused by the Seyhan River.
30 minutes
Kazancılar Çarşısı
Kazancılar Bazaar is a historical shopping spot where woodcraft and cookware manufacturing have been practiced for 500 years.
45 minutes
Mestan Hamamı
Mestan Hamamı is a historical bath built by Ramazanoğlu Hacı Mahmut Ağa, offering a unique experience.
20 minutes
Pozanti-akçatekir Yaylası
The plateau, 17 kilometres from Pozantı District, is spread over a very wide area on both sides of the road at the 90th kilometre of the Adana-Ankara E-90 motorway. It is a neighbourhood of Akçatekir Town, which was formed by the merging of Bürücek Yaylası, Akçaköy and Tekir Yaylası. On the plateau, established among pine, juniper and fruit orchards, it is possible to see examples of different architectural styles alongside structures suitable for plateau architecture.
45 minutes
Mazılık Kaya Mezarı
The Mazılık Rock Tomb is located in Mazılık, a village rich in historical artifacts.
30 minutes
Akören Ören Yeri
Akören Archaeological Site holds historical significance with its remains from the Byzantine Period.
30 minutes
Adana Arkeoloji Müzesi
The Adana Archaeology Museum showcases archaeological artifacts from Adana and its surroundings. Established in 1924, the museum features items ranging from prehistoric times to the Byzantine era.
60 minutes
Ayas Antik Kenti
The Ancient City of Aias is a historical port city established in the 4th century BC by the successors of Alexander the Great.
45 minutes
Muvatalli Rölyefi
The Muwatalli Relief is a historical mound located in Sirkeli Village, Ceyhan District, and holds significance as the oldest Hittite relief in Anatolia.
20 minutes
Dumlu (Tumlu) Kalesi
Dumlu Castle is a historical structure located northwest of Ceyhan. Believed to have been built in the 12th century, the castle features eight towers and various architectural remains.
30 minutes
Misis Köprüsü
The Misis Bridge is a historic bridge located over the Ceyhan River, built by Roman Emperor II. Flavius Julius Constantinus. Known as the first Roman bridge in Anatolia, it has witnessed many civilizations.
20 minutes
Sabancı Merkez Cami
Sabancı Central Mosque, opened in 1998 in Adana, is considered the largest mosque in the Balkans and the Middle East.
30 minutes
Alman (Varda) Köprüsü
The German (Varda) Bridge is a historic bridge located in the Karaisalı district. It was built by the Germans in 1912 to complete the Istanbul-Baghdad-Hejaz Railway line.
20 minutes
Adana Etnografya Müzesi
The Adana Ethnography Museum, converted from a church built in 1845, showcases a rich collection of artifacts related to the Yörük culture.
45 minutes
Büyük Saat
The Büyük Saat is the tallest square prism-shaped clock tower in Turkey and is regarded as a symbol of modernization.
20 minutes
Magarsus (Direkli) Ören Yeri
Founded in the 7th century BC, Magarsus is an ancient city known for its historical ruins.
30 minutes
Taş Köprü
The Stone Bridge is a symbol of Adana and a Roman-era structure. Located over the Seyhan River, it attracts attention with its historical and architectural significance.
20 minutes
Ulu Camii
Ulu Mosque is a historical mosque from the 16th century and is considered a masterpiece of the Ramazanoğlu Beylik.
20 minutes