Travel guide

Isparta

Isparta is a lake district of roses, lavender and mountain air. The rose harvest in spring, Eğirdir and Kovada lakes and the nearby Sagalassos ruins make it a gentle alternative to the coast.

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Photo: Isparta at Turkish Wikipedia · Public domain

Why visit

Isparta

Isparta is a lake district of roses, lavender and mountain air. The rose harvest in spring, Eğirdir and Kovada lakes and the nearby Sagalassos ruins make it a gentle alternative to the coast.

Can AdaAda CamiiBey HamamıAvşar CamiiEğirdir GölüDedegöl DağıKüp MezarlarYaka Kanyonu

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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

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Can Ada Read more

Ada Camii Read more

Bey Hamamı Read more

Avşar Camii Read more

Eğirdir Gölü Read more

Dedegöl Dağı Read more

Küp Mezarlar Read more

Yaka Kanyonu Read more

Local flavours

Toz (ince) Tarhana · local specialtyÇoban Salatası · local specialtyMarul Salatası · local specialtyZeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarması · local specialtyTavşan Yahnisi · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

Isparta GülüGül YağıIsparta HalısıMinyatür Halıİnce Isparta (hasgül) El HalısıGül LokumuGülsuyuKeçecilikGül KremiLavanta Bitkisi Ve Lavanta Bazlı Ürünler

Museums

Prof. Dr. Turan Yazgan Etnoğrafya MüzesiIsparta MüzesiYalvaç MüzesiSüleyman Demirel Demokrasi Ve Kalkınma Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Isparta Ölümle İlgili Gelenek Ve İnanışlar, Defin SonrasıIsparta Ölümle İlgili Gelenek Ve İnanışlar, Ölüm Ve DefnetmeGelincik Dağı / Gelincik Ana EfsanesiDoğumla İlgili Gelenek Ve İnanışlar, Ad Verme/Ad Koyma

Outdoor activities

DağcılıkKampçılık, Altınkum Plajı Ada YoluKampçılık, Melikler YaylasıDoğa Sporları, Davraz Kültür Ve Turizm Koruma Ve Gelişim BölgesiAltınkum Plajı Ada YoluMelikler YaylasıDavraz Kültür Ve Turizm Koruma Ve Gelişim Bölgesiİslamköy- Atabey Yürüyüş ParkuruEğirdir- Sivri Tepesi Yürüyüş ParkuruKızıldağ Milli Parkı Yürüyüş ParkurlarıYamaç ParaşütüKızıldağ Milli Parkı Kamp Alanı

Culture Atlas

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

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

Where to stay

Eskiciler Konağı Nis Otel

52 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 21 records.

Psidia OtelBasmacıoğlu OtelOba OtelBarida HotelsSirene Davras HotelAltıngöl Otel

Districts and neighbourhoods

Aksu4,073 Population · 9 Neighbourhoods

194 Streets

Atabey6,204 Population · 9 Neighbourhoods

320 Streets

Eğirdir29,200 Population · 28 Neighbourhoods

979 Streets

Gelendost13,985 Population · 10 Neighbourhoods

443 Streets

Gönen7,065 Population · 10 Neighbourhoods

406 Streets

Keçiborlu14,033 Population · 16 Neighbourhoods

725 Streets

Merkez273,638 Population · 52 Neighbourhoods

3,538 Streets

Senirkent10,331 Population · 15 Neighbourhoods

673 Streets

Sütçüler9,228 Population · 7 Neighbourhoods

322 Streets

Şarkikaraağaç24,310 Population · 16 Neighbourhoods

1,192 Streets

Uluborlu6,287 Population · 11 Neighbourhoods

331 Streets

Yalvaç44,596 Population · 32 Neighbourhoods

1,928 Streets

Yenişarbademli2,353 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

158 Streets

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

ISE

Isparta Süleyman Demirel Havalimanı · Keçiborlu

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0246 280 17 00

iktm32@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies165
Hospitals13
Police8
Taxi6

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.

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