Things to Do in Bahçe: 4 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Bahçe

• 1 Historic
• 1 Religious
• 2 Nature

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

• Karatepe-Aslantaş Open-Air Museum — A fortress city founded in the 8th century BC by the Late Hittite ruler Azatiwada, in the village of Kızyusuflu in Kadirli; it is famous for the lion and sphinx statues at its gates, its reliefs and the Phoenician–Luwian bilingual inscriptions that made it possible to decipher Hittite hieroglyphs.
• Kastabala (Hierapolis) Ancient City — A Roman city on the bank of the Ceyhan River, near the village of Kırmıtlı in the central district of Osmaniye; it is known for its colonnaded street, theatre, bath and the medieval castle on the hilltop.
• Toprakkale Castle — A medieval castle at Toprakkale overlooking the Ceyhan plain and the roads linking Anatolia with Syria.
• Hemite (Amouda) Castle — A castle at Düziçi that rose to importance under the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia and in the 13th century was the headquarters of the Teutonic Knights in the region.
• Zorkun Plateau — One of the three oldest highland pastures of Çukurova, in the Amanos Mountains south-east of Osmaniye; with its pine forests and cool air, it is a summer refuge for city dwellers.
• Aslantaş Dam Lake — A reservoir on the Ceyhan River, stretching along the foot of Karatepe; its surroundings are suitable for picnics and nature walks.

Practical Information for Visiting Bahçe

Suggested time

Half a day

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn

Places to visit

4 places

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  Bahçe Kebabı

  Prepared by grilling lamb on skewers. This dish, which has an important place at local tables, is made using traditional recipes.

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  Tırşik Çorbası

  A sour soup made with wheat, yoghurt and local herbs. This dish, made using recipes passed down through generations, is an important part of the region's culinary culture.

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  Tandır Ekmeği

  Thick bread baked in traditional tandır ovens. Prepared with local ingredients, this speciality reflects the gastronomic richness of the region.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Bahçe

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  İpek Yolu Mirası

  Bahçe lies on the route of the historic Silk Road, at the Amanos Mountain pass. This strategic location has made the district an important crossing point throughout history.

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  Dağ Kültürü

  Communities living on the foothills of the Amanos Mountains maintain mountain culture and traditional ways of life.

Local Products

• Bahçe Zeytinyağı — Olive oil obtained from olives grown on the foothills of the Amanos Mountains.
• Bahçe Balı — Honey obtained from mountain flowers, known for its natural character.

Economy

The economy of Bahçe is based on agriculture and livestock farming. Olive growing, citrus and grain cultivation are the main agricultural activities.

How to Get to Bahçe

Bahçe is 15 km from Osmaniye. It is 115 km from Adana Airport.

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Bahçe: Frequently Asked Questions

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• 🍽️ What to Eat in Bahçe Famous dishes and local products →
• 🗺️ Things to Do in Osmaniye The province's 7 best places and all its districts →

Other Districts of Osmaniye

• Osmaniye Central District 4 places Karatepe-Aslantaş Açık Hava Museum, Osmaniye Castle and Kastabala (Hierapolis) Ancient City
• Düziçi 8 places Harun Reşit Castle, Haruniye Hot Springs and Mount Düldül
• Hasanbeyli 3 places Hasanbeyli Plateaus, Amanos Dağları Forests and Almanpınarı Plateau
• Kadirli 8 places Karatepe-Aslantaş, Kadirli Castle and Hemite Castle
• Sumbas 6 places Sumbas Plateaus, Sumbas Forests and Sumbas Tarihi Mosque
• Toprakkale 2 places Toprakkale Castle and Toprakkale Çevresi Antik Kalıntılar