BURDUR/BUCAKBURDUR/BUCAK

PRESENTATION OF OUR TOWN FOR THE COMENIUS PROJECT THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK 2012 – 2014 PRESENTATION OF OUR TOWN FOR THE COMENIUS PROJECT THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK 2012 – 2014

TOURIST SITESTOURIST SITES

Insuyu Cave,

Salda Lake,

Burdur Lake,

Sagalassos (Ağlasun),

Kremna and Kibyra (Gölhisar) Ancient cities,

Burdur Grand Mosque,

Incir Inn

Insuyu Cave,

Salda Lake,

Burdur Lake,

Sagalassos (Ağlasun),

Kremna and Kibyra (Gölhisar) Ancient cities,

Burdur Grand Mosque,

Incir Inn

Susuz Inn (Susuz Han) – Burdur Susuz Inn (Susuz Han) – Burdur

It is estimated that Susuz Inn is constructed at a date between 1237 and 1246 during IInd Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev’s sovereignty period. Its most impressive part is corolla door. “Angel” and “dragon” motifs on the arches of the niches at both sides of the entrance are drawing attention.

Salda Lake (Salda Gölü) – Burdur Salda Lake (Salda Gölü) – Burdur

Salda Lake (Salda Gölü) is 59 km (36 mile) far to Burdur centurum. The Salda Lake 60 km far from the city center in the town of Yesilova has a surface areaof 47 km² and with its fresh water it is suitable for water sports of all kinds.

Sagalassos (Ağlasun) – Burdur Sagalassos (Ağlasun) – Burdur

One of the most important features of the ancient city Sagalassos,which lies on the south-facing slopes of the Taurus Mountains with the altitude of 1490-1600 meters is that it is one of the five major ceramic production centers.

İnsuyu Cave – Burdur İnsuyu Cave – Burdur

Insuyu Cave navigates 525 m in length. Through sedimentation of limestone the water formed by melting and erosion stalactites and stalagmites in the shape and structure, about 10-15 thousand years which is a natural phenomenon.

Incir Inn – Burdur Incir Inn – Burdur

The inn was constructed by the Anatolian Seljukian monarch Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev bin Keykubad in 13th century.

Lake Burdur – Burdur Lake Burdur – Burdur

Lake Burdur is Turkey's seventh largest lake. It lies between the heights of mountains and Suludere-Yayladağ basin subsidence.

Kremna – Bucak Kremna – Bucak

The ancient site of Kremna was identified in the district of Bucak in 1874, and excavations began in 1970. It stands on a hill dominating the ancient Cestrus River (today Aksu); very few of the site's old building are still standing, generally consisting of heaps of stone.

Grand Mosque – Burdur Grand Mosque – Burdur

In the center of the city of Burdur, Burdur Grand Mosque is in the neighborhood Pazar. According to records of the foundation, it was built in 1300 by Hamitoğullarından Dündar Bey.

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