Things to Do in İmamoğlu: 6 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in İmamoğlu

• 3 Historic
• 2 Ancient City
• 1 Nature

While you are in İmamoğlu, you can also see the highlights of Adana province. These places are in other districts.

• Taşköprü (Stone Bridge) — A Roman bridge linking the two banks of the Seyhan River, probably built in the first half of the 2nd century AD and attributed to Emperor Hadrian.
• Great Clock Tower — Begun in the time of Governor Ziya Paşa and completed in 1882 under Abidin Paşa, this 32-metre brick tower is the tallest clock tower in Türkiye.
• Adana Grand Mosque — Begun by Ramazanoğlu Halil Bey in 1509 and completed by his son Piri Mehmet Paşa in 1541, the mosque is the masterpiece of the Ramazanoğulları Principality.
• Yağ Mosque — This multi-columned building was formed when the Armenian Church of Surp Hagop was converted into a mosque in 1501 under Ramazanoğlu Halil Bey and merged with the new mosque that Piri Mehmet Paşa had built beside it; it is among the oldest mosques in the city.
• Ramazanoğlu Mansion — According to the inscription over its door, the harem section of this mansion, south-east of the Grand Mosque, was completed by Halil Bey in April 1495. One of the oldest examples of a mansion in Türkiye, it hosted the Ottoman sultans who came to Adana, and today it is used as a cultural centre.
• Sabancı Central Mosque — Opened for worship in 1998 on the west bank of the Seyhan River, south of Central Park, the mosque can hold 28,500 people including its open areas, making it one of the largest mosques in the region.

Practical Information for Visiting İmamoğlu

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn

Places to visit

6 places

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  Adana Kebabı

  Adana kebabı, the signature flavour of Çukurova, is also prepared with the traditional recipe at İmamoğlu's local restaurants. Lamb minced by hand with a cleaver is mixed with hot pepper and tail fat and grilled over embers.

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  Analı Kızlı (meatball and dough stew)

  Prepared by cooking meatballs and pieces of dough in meat broth, this traditional Çukurova dish is an essential part of İmamoğlu's winter tables.

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  Şalgam Suyu (fermented purple carrot and turnip drink)

  This traditional drink, made by fermenting purple carrot and turnip, is an essential part of İmamoğlu's kebab tables. It is served spicy and non-spicy.

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  Çiğ Köfte

  Prepared by kneading fine bulgur with isot pepper and spices, çiğ köfte is a popular snack sold in the streets of İmamoğlu in the evening.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of İmamoğlu

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  Çukurova Farming Culture

  İmamoğlu is a living representative of Çukurova's farming tradition. Festivals held during the harvest season and neighbourly solidarity form the basis of the district's social life.

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  Yörük Nomadic Tradition

  Yörük culture, whose traces can still be seen on the hills to the north of the district, reflects the tradition of nomadic animal husbandry. Felt-making and traditional handicrafts are important elements of this culture.

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  Hıdırellez Celebrations

  Hıdırellez, celebrated every year on 6 May, is marked in İmamoğlu with traditional festivities that symbolise the arrival of spring. Rituals of jumping over fire and making wishes are performed.

Local Products

• Citrus Fruit — Orange, lemon and mandarin cultivation is widespread on İmamoğlu's fertile farmland. Quality citrus products are obtained under the influence of the Mediterranean climate.
• Cotton — Cotton, grown on the fertile lands of the Çukurova Plain, is one of İmamoğlu's main agricultural products and supplies raw material to the textile industry.
• Wheat — Wheat grown on İmamoğlu's plain land holds an important place in the district's agricultural production. It is used as raw material by the flour industry.

Economy

İmamoğlu's economy rests largely on agriculture. Citrus, cotton, wheat and maize are grown on the fertile plain between Adana and Kozan. Small and large livestock farming also contributes to the district's economy. Thanks to the irrigation possibilities of Aslantaş Dam, agricultural productivity is high. Small-scale trade and the service sector are also developing in the district.

How to Get to İmamoğlu

İmamoğlu is about 45 km from Adana city centre and 27 km from Kozan, and is reached by road. The nearest airport is Çukurova International Airport, located on the border of Tarsus district in Mersin. There are regular minibus services from Adana and Kozan. The district lies on the Adana–Kozan road, so access is easy.

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