Burdur, Mediterranean, Türkiye
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Burdur

Burdur is a lake province with a quiet interior and remarkable archaeology. Lake Burdur and Lake Salda frame the landscape, while Sagalassos, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the region, sits high in the mountains.

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Burdur

Burdur is a lake province with a quiet interior and remarkable archaeology. Lake Burdur and Lake Salda frame the landscape, while Sagalassos, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the region, sits high in the mountains.

Ulu CamiSusuz Hanİncir HanSalda GölüKaracaörenLisinia DoğaTabak HamamıTaş Oda Konağı
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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Local flavours

Kabak Helvası · local specialtyLeğen Böreği · local specialtyCeviz Ezmesi · local specialtyDirmil Kebabı (şiş Sırık Kebabı) · local specialtyBulamaç Aşı · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

SipsiMelli İnciriAlaca DokumaKabak KemaneCuraCeviz EzmesiKaramanlı CeviziBucak SalebiTefenni RezenesiKaramanlı KişnişiKaramanlı Rezenesi

Museums

Burdur Arkeoloji MüzesiDoğa Tarihi Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Denizin Dibinde Haçcam Demirden EvlerGeleneksel Giyim-KuşamSayışmalar, SaymacaÇellik-Çomak

Outdoor activities

Kar Kayağı, Salda Kayak MerkeziSu Sporları, Karacaören BarajıSu Sporları, Burdur GölüSu Sporları, Salda GölüSalda Kayak MerkeziKaracaören BarajıBurdur GölüSalda GölüBarni TesisiYarışlı Gölü
Culture Atlas

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Geleneksel Giyim-KuşamKös OyunuAli Bey Türküsü / Gurbet HavasıBurdur İli Evlenme Geleneklerinden ÖrneklerBurdur Halk Oyunlarının Ritim Ve Müzik ÖzellikleriBurdur'da Derlenen EfsanelerGahpe Gençlik Geldi Geçti Yel Gibi TürküsüKuyu Taşı

19 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Where to stay

Sagalassos Lodge ve Spa Saklı Göl Evleri Hotel & Restaurant, Antalya'ya 55 km Tefenni Villas Fi Salda Otel

27 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 6 records.

Duru OtelHotel Lago Di SaldaSagalassos Lodge HotelAtam OtelGrand Özeren OtelLavanta Tepesi Hotel
Practical information

Practical information

Emergency

  • Emergency · Ambulance112
  • Police155
  • Gendarmerie156
  • Fire110
  • Forest fire177
  • Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0248 233 10 78

iktm15@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

  • Pharmacies79
  • Hospitals9
  • Police6
  • Taxi1

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

  • Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
  • Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
  • Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.

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