Things to Do in Burdur Central District: 5 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Burdur Central District

• 1 Historic
• 2 Religious
• 2 Nature

1 🕌 Religious

Burdur Grand Mosque

A mosque in the city centre; it was commissioned in 1300 by Hamitoğlu Dündar Bey.

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2 🌳 Nature

Burdur Lake

A freshwater lake in Merkez district; it is twice as salty as seawater.

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3 🌳 Nature

İnsuyu Cave

A cave 10 km south-east of Merkez district.

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4 🏛️ Historic

House of the Egyptians (Mısırlılar Evi)

A two-storey house from the 19th century, in the centre, on Oluklaraltı Avenue.

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5 🕌 Religious

Dörtayak Tomb (Hıdırlık Kümbeti)

A tomb (kümbet) in the Seljuk tradition, in the Hıdırlık locality in Burdur centre.

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  Burdur Şiş Köfte (skewered meatballs)

  Prepared by mixing finely minced lamb with spices, threading it onto skewers and grilling over embers. It is the best-known flavour of Burdur.

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  Burdur Tandır Çorbası (tandoor soup)

  Tandır çorbası, prepared by slow-cooking lamb, chickpeas and vegetables in a tandoor, is one of the distinctive flavours of Burdur cuisine.

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  Höşmerim (fried cheese and flour dessert)

  Höşmerim, prepared by frying fresh cheese and flour in a pan, is an indispensable dessert at breakfast tables and on special occasions in Burdur.

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  Ceviz Ezmesi (walnut paste)

  A walnut sweet produced in Burdur city centre and across its districts.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Burdur Central District

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  Lakes Region Culture

  Burdur is one of the important cities of Türkiye's Lakes Region. Burdur Lake and the surrounding lakes shape the natural and cultural identity of the region.

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  Lavender Festival

  The lavender festival, held every year in July, contributes greatly to promoting Burdur. Concerts and events are held among the lavender fields.

Local Products

• Burdur Lavender — Burdur is one of Türkiye's most important lavender production centres. The lavender fields, especially in July with their purple colours, are a focus of interest for photographers.
• Burdur Rose Oil — Rose oil and rose water obtained from roses grown in Burdur are used in the cosmetics and food industries.

Economy

The economy of Burdur Merkez district is based on agriculture, livestock farming and industry. Lavender and rose oil production are important sources of income. The dairy and dairy products industry is well developed. Mehmet Akif Ersoy University of Burdur contributes to the educational and economic life of the city.

How to Get to Burdur Central District

Burdur is 120 km from Antalya and 25 km from Isparta. The nearest airport is Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport (30 km). Intercity bus services run regularly.

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