Where to Shop in Adana

When to Go to Adana?

Adana is the sixth largest city in Turkey, located on the banks of the Seyhan River, south of the Taurus Mountains. With a population of over two million, the city is also known as a center of trade and culture. Although Adana attracts tourists with its local cuisine, its historical and architectural structure also amazes visitors.

Where to Visit in Adana?

Adana is a typical example of the Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, winters are mild and rainy. Tourists who want to visit Adana should prefer the spring months. There are historical and tourist places to visit in Adana. You can start exploring from the Stone Bridge in the city center. The Stone Bridge is located on the Seyhan River and is 310 meters long. Afterward, you can visit the Ulu Mosque, completed in 1541, and witness the historical atmosphere of the city. You can also visit the madrasah opposite the mosque and listen to the young ney players. You can visit the Historical Clock Tower to the left of the madrasah and pray at the grave of Ziya Pasha, the first governor of Adana. The Clock Tower is located in the city's bazaar, and the Historical Kazancılar Bazaar in this area is a historical bazaar consisting of shops that manufacture copper and kazan (cauldron). Tourists visiting Adana for cultural tourism can visit the Bebekli Church and the Adana Ethnography Museum. The first place for shopping enthusiasts should be the Historical Kazancılar Bazaar. In the shops in the bazaar, it is possible to find Adana-specific embroidered iron and copper vessels and local items. Also, the Karatepe Kilims sold in the bazaar are completely hand-woven. Tourists who want to buy kilims should visit the shops in the bazaar. The best thing you can take from Adana is homemade turnip juice. Although turnip juice is easily found in supermarkets, it cannot replace homemade turnip juice. There are many helva makers around the Historical Kazancılar Bazaar, and these helva makers also sell Adana's famous cezerye dessert. You can also find Bici Bici dessert around the Historical Kazancılar Bazaar and buy this dessert, which cools you down in the summer, from street vendors. There are also streets in Adana where you can shop to your heart's content. Adana Çakmak Street is a must-visit for those who want to shop. On this street, you can find all kinds of brands, stores selling their own products, and items that will meet your needs. You can fully enjoy the beauties of this street by dedicating a day of your Adana holiday to shopping. We also recommend visiting Gazipaşa Boulevard.