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Isparta exists in a country of fragrant
roses and beautiful lakes of peaceful waters, one of the pretty cities
in the Mediterranean region. Around 45% of Isparta consists of high
plateaus. There are many impressive caves around Isparta.
If you go to Kirazildere or the environs
of Sidre, you may view this lovely site with a bird's eye. Here is the
Egirdir Lake which is one of the most fascinating of Turkey, extending
calmly along wide forests covering the foot of the mountains behind. It
is an excellent site for relaxing, while it also offers opportunities
for sur and fishing. Some of other picnicking sites are Golcuk Lake (13
kms southwest from Isparta), Kirazildere, Ayazma, Milas, Caravanserai,
Altnkum Beach, Pmarpazarl, Camyol, Kovada National Park and Lake, and
Kasnak Forest, famous for various kinds of buttedlies.
The town of the same name, is a rarely
beautiful site not only because of the charming scene the lake provides,
but also with the ancient ruins decorating the land. The Ulu Mosque of
15th century stands here with its attractive minaret, along with the
Seljuk fortress and Byzantine churches. Antiocheia, the ancient city of
Yalvac and ruins at Bayat are the other monuments of sightseers'
interest.
The two national parks in Isparta are the
Kovada and Kizildag, which please the visitors with their natural
beauties and historical remains. The Kovada Lake is made up of bays and
beaches, surrounded by forests, and possesses a fresh atmosphere just
like the National Park of Klzildag full of thousands of nice cedar trees
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