Dating to 5000 BCE, Adana's rich history can be observed at the Anavarza Ancient City, the Misis Mosaic Museum, the Ramazanoğlu Mansion and Taşköprü, where important civilizations such as the Hittites, Assyrians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans left their mark. Beautiful natural attractions include Yüreğir Mountain National Park, Seyhan Dam Lake, Karataş Beach and Akyatan Lake. Adana is also the birthplace of many of the most well-known dishes in Turkish cuisine, including kebabs, turnip juice, liver, bici bici (pudding with ice and rose water) and stuffed ribs.
Adana hosts annual events such as the International Adana Film Festival, the Orange Blossom (Portakal Çiçeği) Carnival and the Adana Taste (Adana Lezzet) Festival, which add excitement to the city's already vibrant daily life.
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Turkish Airlines operates direct flights from İstanbul to Adana’s Cukurova International Airport (COV).
About Cukurova International Airport (COV)
Cukurova International Airport (COV), which replaced Adana Sakirpaşan Airport, is a major air transportation hub in the Mediterranean Region. The airport, in Mersin's Tarsus district, serves flights to and from Adana and Mersin. The D400 highway connects Adana's central district Seyhan and Cukurova International Airport, which are approximately 35 kilometers apart. The airport's total area is eight million square meters, including the 110,000 square meter terminal building. The airport can handle nine million passengers annually and has a parking garage that can accommodate 1,500 vehicles.
