MY TOWN ADANA

Adana is a city in southern Turkey The city is situated on the Seyhan River, 30 kilometres inland from the Mediterranean,

population : 1.6 million

Fifth most populous city in Turkey.

center of agriculture

where cotton, wheat, corn,

soy bean, barley, grapes and citrus fruits are produced in great quantities

Several bridges cross the Seyhan river within the city, the

most notable being the

Taşköprü, a 4th century

Roman bridge.

• Büyük Saat (The Great Clock Tower), built by the local governor of Adana in 1882, is the tallest clock tower in Turkey rising 32 m (104.99 ft) high.

• Sabancı Merkez Camii,

• Central Mosque

• though not being historical, is the most visited mosque in Adana, as it is one of the largest mosques in the Middle East.

• Adana has plenty of parks and gardens, mostly well maintained. Owing to the warm climate, parks and gardens are open all year long without the need of winter maintenance

• Adana Archaeological Museum was opened in 1924 as one of the oldest ten museums in Turkey. Notable works are the two Augustus statues from Hittites, Achilles Sarcophagus depicting Trojan War and statues from Magarsus and Augusta ancient cities.

• Altın Koza International Film Festival is one of the top film festivals in Turkey is held in Adana

• International Çukurova Instrumental Music Festival is a 2-week long festival held annually in Adana,

• ADANA KEBAB: One of the most delicious food of Turkish Cuisine

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