Mediterranean Region - Akdeniz Bolgesi
Located by the mediterrenean coast, this region possesses the
Mediterrenean culture and texture, and inherits a rich history from the former civilizations that
flourished and fell on these lands throughout history. High and
steep Taurus mountains separate this
region from central Anatolia.
Mediterrenean region has many big cities and provinces as well as many touristic
paradises and
historical sites.
Adana, Mersin and Hatay are more industrialized provinces of the region,
on the east. If you go further to the eastern border of the region, to Kahramanmaras,
you can treat yourself with the world famous Maras ice cream, produced with completely natural and traditional techniques.
Heading west, Antalya is the touristic powerhouse of the region and the country,
hosting many millions of
foreign visitors and travelers every year. Antalya region is a
truly unique travel experience with its beautiful nature
intense history and warm people all in one place.
Mediterrenean Region also has religious attractions
like the birthplace of St. Nikolai (the real
personality behind Santa Clause), and the churches in Antioch.
Tarsus in the eastern part of the region was the home of St. Paul, and has important churches and artifacts
from this era. Mediterrenean region is also very rich in ancient Greek historical sites.
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