Pisidia
Abandoned village in western city emerges as tourism hub
A village once abandoned due to wolf attacks in the western province of Isparta has emerged as a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, captivating visitors with its unique cultural architecture and breathtaking scenery.
Retrial on Isparta plane crash ends after 17 years as penalties upheld
The long-awaited conclusion of a retrial stemming from the 2007 plane crash in Isparta has finally been reached, as the top appeals court's criminal chamber approved the penalties for airline officials involved in the incident.
Power to be restored in Isparta after days-long cut
Most residences and businesses without power in Turkey's southwestern province of Isparta have had their power supplies restored after days of outages caused by a massive snowstorm.
Ancient City of Termessos in southern Turkey awaits visitors
Termessos is a very important city that belonged to the Pisidia region in the north of Antalya. Alexander the Great surrounded the city in 333 B.C. but failed to conquer it. (AA Photo)
Sagalassos’ intriguing history draws tourists
The well-preserved architecture in the ancient city of Sagalassos high up in the southwest province of Burdur's Ağlasun district offers visitors a glimpse back into the Roman era.
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Harvest 15 days late in 'Land of Roses'
The aromatic experience of rose harvest in Isparta - the southwestern Turkish province known as the "land of roses" - has come two weeks later this year due to a longer-than-usual winter.
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Stray dog shot by municipality worker is fine: Mayor
The mayor of the southern Turkish province of Isparta has said that a stray dog shot by a municipality worker before being thrown into a garbage truck is doing fine in an animal shelter.
Mysterious thieves steal all park statues except one in Turkey’s west
Unidentified thieves have stolen nine out of 10 busts at a public park in the western Turkish province of Isparta. Click through for the story in photos...
Turkey's Lake Eğirdir shrinking at alarming rate
Lake Eğirdir in the western province of Isparta has been shrinking at an alarming rate, with its average former depth of 16 meters having fallen to 6-7 meters this year, said the provincial representative of Turkey’s Protection of Nature Association on Nov. 12. Click through for the story in photos...
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Antalya through the back door
We have completed our preparations for a fun trip along the Taurus Mountains from Termessos to Side. We turn toward Korkuteli from the city center of Antalya and follow the signs to Güllük Mountain National Park in Termessos. In order to reach the parking area by the ruins at the top, we need to climb for about eight kilometers on a crooked asphalt road.
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