Choses à faire à Isparta

Isparta Essentials

Isparta is defined by its vibrant floral economy and deep-rooted Pisidian history. This selection includes the ancient ruins of Antiocheia in Psidia and Adada, alongside the 16th-century Firdevs Bey Bedesten. Natural highlights feature the biodiversity of Lake Kovada and the lavender fields of Kuyucak. Cultural sites like the Yalvaç Museum and the Scent Museum provide context to the region's archaeological finds and its global reputation for rose and lavender oil production.

Antiocheia in Psidia

Antioch in Pisidia – alternatively Antiochia in Pisidia or Pisidian Antioch and in Roman Empire, Latin: Antiochia Caesareia or Antiochia…

Yalvaç Müzesi

Displays archaeological finds from Antiocheia in Pisidia, including Roman statues, inscriptions, and coins from the Hellenistic and Byzantine eras.

Eğirdir Kalesi

Byzantine-era fortress built on a peninsula overlooking Lake Eğirdir, featuring walls reconstructed during the Seljuk and Ottoman periods.

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Lake Kovada

A national park and karstic lake known for its diverse bird species, hiking trails, and dense forests of oak and plane trees.

Lavender Gardens

Centered in Kuyucak village, these fields bloom from late June to July, supporting the region’s essential oil industry.

Adada

Ancient Pisidian city featuring well-preserved Roman temples dedicated to emperors, a theater, and sections of an original stone-paved road.

Etnografya Müzesi

Displays a collection of traditional Isparta carpets, regional costumes, and artifacts documenting the local lifestyle and rose-harvesting heritage.

Isparta Saat Kulesi

A stone clock tower constructed in 1917, serving as a landmark in the city’s central square.

Firdevs Bey Bedesten Kapalı Çarşısı

A 16th-century Ottoman covered market commissioned by Firdevs Bey, featuring traditional arched architecture and local trade stalls.

Misparta Koku Müzesi

Specialized museum exploring the history and extraction techniques of rose and lavender scents, integral to Isparta’s identity as a perfume hub.