Roman Bridges & Grilled Kebabs in Adana
Situated along the banks of the Seyhan River, Adana is a dynamic city where ancient engineering meets southern Turkish traditions. The city features a functioning Roman stone bridge, beautifully adorned Ottoman mosques and vibrant marketplaces. Adana is nationally revered as the ultimate capital of Turkish kebabs and grill house culture.
- Culinary Scene
- Coppersmith Bazaar
Taskopru & Sabanci Central Mosque
Connecting two sides of the Seyhan River is Taskopru, a monumental 2nd century Roman stone bridge built under Emperor Hadrian. It remains one of the world's oldest active stone arch bridges. It overlooks the Sabanci Central Mosque which dominates the city's waterfront skyline with its six towering minarets.
Kazancilar Bazaar & Great Clock Tower
Kazancilar Bazaar, which dates back to the Ottoman era, surrounds the tallest clock tower in Turkey, the historic Great Clock Tower. The market streets are busy with tin smiths, textile merchants and traditional Turkish kebab houses.
What to Eat in Adana
The culinary scene centers around the world famous Adana Kebab, which is generally known as Turkish kebab. Hand minced lamb meat seasoned with red pepper and chili, skewered and grilled over charcoal flames. This kebab, served alongside roasted peppers, flatbread and chilled fermented black carrot juice defines Southern Turkish dining.
