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6 places to visit in the Ağlasun district of Burdur: Sagalassos Ancient City, Sagalassos Antoninus Fountain (Nymphaeum) and Ağlasun Plateaus. Plan your trip to Ağlasun with local food, practical tips and transport information.

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Ağlasun is a district of Burdur province. It lies on the southern slopes of the Akdağ, a mountain in the Western Taurus range.

Ancient Period

Settlement in the district goes back to antiquity. The ancient city of Sagalassos lies 7 km north-west of the district centre.

History

The district joined the lands of the Hamidoğulları Beylik during the reign of Dündar Bey. It became part of Ottoman territory in 1472. Ottoman records from 1500–1501 describe Ağlasun as a nahiye made up of 9 villages and a Yörük community. It became a district in 1958.

Climate and Economy

Surrounded by high mountains, the district has a climate of its own. It generally experiences transitions between a continental and a Mediterranean climate. The great majority of its people are engaged in farming and livestock rearing. Cherries, sour cherries, walnuts, apples, wheat and maize are grown in the district.

History and Culture

Ağlasun became a district in 1958. After the Turks settled in the region, the ruins of Sagalassos were given the name Bodrum. Sagalassos was the most important city of the Pisidia region during the Roman Empire. Sagalassos was first identified in 1706 by the French traveller Paul Lucas. Sagalassos was placed on UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in 2009.

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Places to Visit in Ağlasun

  • 2 Historic
  • 1 Ancient City
  • 3 Nature
Sagalassos Ancient City - Ağlasun Photo: LeoniKalkis (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Source
Ancient City

Sagalassos Ancient City

An important ancient city located 7 km north-west of the district centre, with a settlement history stretching back to antiquity.

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Sagalassos Antoninus Fountain (Nymphaeum) - Ağlasun Photo: The original uploader was Tijl Vereenooghe at English Wikipedia. (CC BY-SA 2.5) · Source
Historic

Sagalassos Antoninus Fountain (Nymphaeum)

This monumental fountain, built in the reign of the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, has been restored by archaeologists. With its two-storey structure and water still flowing, it is one of the best-preserved fountains of the ancient world.

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Nature

Ağlasun Plateaus

The plateaus on the slopes of the Akdağ are ideal for nature walks, with cool summer air and rich vegetation. Magnificent mountain views can be enjoyed along the road to Sagalassos.

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Historic

Antoninler Fountain

Known as the most prominent structure at Sagalassos, this fountain still has water cascading from it today.

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Nature

Ak Dağ

A mountain 2,276 metres high in the Western Taurus range. The district is built on the southern slopes of this mountain.

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Nature

Tuzlu Çay

A stream known as the Tuzlu Çay, which flows through the middle of the district.

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Places to Visit Around Burdur Province

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While you are in Ağlasun, you can also see the highlights of Burdur province. These places are in other districts; Ağlasun is about 25 km from the provincial centre.

  • Salda Lake — At Yeşilova, covering about 44 km² and up to 184 metres deep, this is the fourth deepest lake in Türkiye, famous for its turquoise water and white beaches made of hydromagnesite.
  • Sagalassos — The capital of Pisidia, 7 km north-east of Ağlasun at an altitude of 1,450–1,700 metres; it is known for its 9,000-seat theatre, one of the highest-altitude ancient theatres in the world, a Roman bath with two storeys still standing, and rock-cut tombs.
  • Kibyra — The centre of the Kibyratis region, west of Gölhisar at an altitude of 1,100–1,300 metres on the foothills of Akdağ; it has a stadium that largely survives, a theatre, a council house (odeion) and an agora.
  • Kremna — A Pisidian city at Bucak, overlooking the Aksu valley and built on a rocky ridge that rises 250 metres above the plateau and exceeds 1,200 metres in altitude; its name means 'rocky cliffs'. It became a Roman colony in the time of Augustus.
  • Burdur Museum — Opened in 1969 in the library building of the Bulguroğlu (Pirkulzade) Madrasa and expanded with new halls in 2006, the museum holds more than 57,000 works, among which the Sagalassos statues and the finds from Hacılar Mound stand out.
  • Hacılar Mound — A mound 26–27 km south-west of Burdur; in James Mellaart's excavations of 1957–60, 12 layers from the Late Neolithic and Early Chalcolithic periods were identified.

Practical Information for Visiting Ağlasun

Suggested time
1 day
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn
Places to visit
6 places

What to Eat in Ağlasun

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  • Tandır Çorbası

    Tandır çorbası, made by slow-cooking lamb and vegetables in a tandır oven, is one of Ağlasun's traditional dishes.

  • Höşmerim

    Höşmerim, made by toasting fresh cheese and flour in a pan, is an essential dessert in Ağlasun on special occasions.

  • Trout

    Trout is farmed in the district; the source notes that there are 8 fish farms in the district and in the town of Yeşilbaşköy.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Ağlasun

  • Sagalassos Archaeological Heritage

    Ağlasun is the gateway to the ancient city of Sagalassos. Excavations carried out by Belgian archaeologists since 1990 have revealed important finds about urban life in the Roman period.

Local Products

  • Ağlasun Rose — Roses grown in Ağlasun are used to produce rose oil and rose water.
  • Ağlasun Honey — Flower honey obtained from the rich vegetation on the slopes of the Akdağ, a valuable natural product of the area.

Economy

Ağlasun's economy consists of farming and tourism. Cultural tourism is growing thanks to the ancient city of Sagalassos. Rose cultivation and beekeeping are important sources of income.

How to Get to Ağlasun

Ağlasun is 25 km from Burdur city centre. There are regular minibus services from Burdur. The ancient city of Sagalassos is 7 km from the district centre.

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Ağlasun: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the things to see in Ağlasun?

The 6 highlights of Ağlasun are: Sagalassos Ancient City, Sagalassos Antoninus Fountain (Nymphaeum), Ağlasun Plateaus, Antoninler Fountain, Ak Dağ and Tuzlu Çay.

What to eat in Ağlasun?

Tandır Çorbası, Höşmerim and Trout are the standout dishes on Ağlasun's tables.

What is Ağlasun famous for?

Ağlasun is known for the Ağlasun Rose and the Sagalassos Archaeological Heritage. Roses grown in Ağlasun are used to produce rose oil and rose water.

How do I get to Ağlasun?

Ağlasun is 25 km from Burdur city centre. There are regular minibus services from Burdur. The ancient city of Sagalassos is 7 km from the district centre.

How much time should I set aside for a visit to Ağlasun?

Suggested visit length: 1 day. Best time to visit: spring and autumn.

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