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Ancient traces of lakesWelcome.
In Burdur, ancient cities and the natural areas around the lake offer different experiences. With a history interest, you can add Sagalassos and Kibyra to your route to observe nature; you can follow the rules of visitation that protect the environment in place.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Burdur · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Sagalassos Antik Kenti
Sagalassos Ancient City is located in Aglasun district of Burdur. The city, which was founded on Akdağ slopes, is as high as 1500-1700 meters from the sea. In Roman times...Read the official guide
Kibyra Antik Kenti
Where is Kibyra Ancient City? Kibyra Ancient City on three hilltops, separated by deep yards from each other in Horzum neighborhood of Burdur Gölhisar district...Read the official guide
Salda Gölü
Lake Salda is located about 64 km west of Burdur on the Yeşilova district borders. It has the deepest, cleanest, clearest features in Turkey.Read the official guide
Bakibey Konağı
It is in the Central Mills Quarter. It is one of the most beautiful examples of Turkish-Islamic works of 17th-century Ottoman civil architecture in Burdur.Read the official guide
Balboura Antik Kenti
Balboura Ancient City is a Lycian ancient city located in Karaçulha, Altınyayla district of Burdur. Balboura, especially in the age of Roman rule, called Kabalia.Read the official guide
Boubon Antik Kenti
Information on the history of the ancient city of Boubon is very limited. In time, Balboura entered Kibyra Tetrapolis, then Boubon entered Lykia with other Tetrapolis cities.Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Burdur · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationBurdur food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Burdur cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Burdur · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
SAGALASSOS ANTİK KENTİ · KİBYRA ANTİK KENTİ
Find first stop on map - 02
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Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Burdur Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
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Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.