British Vogue - 04.2020

The region’s most popular attractions demonstrate the

importance of adventure in this part of the world. From

Lake Burdur with its nine picturesque swimming beaches

and fantastic conditions for windsurfing, to the Insuyu cave

with a labyrinth of pools and chambers dripping with

stalactites, and the Taurus mountains boasting stunning

rock-climbing areas and its own winter sports and ski resort

in the form of Mount Davraz.

This part of south-west Turkey has seen waves of historical

influence, with early settlements such as the ruined city

of Sagalassos dating back to 12,000 years BP, and the city of

Pisidia, which was founded by the Greeks and conquered by

Alexander the Great. Egyptian, Hellenistic, Roman and early

Byzantine peoples have all made their mark on the region,

with many ruins telling stories of cultures that rose >

The ancient Roman city

of Sagalassos is one of the

best preserved sites in Turkey

Perched on a steep mountain

slope, the views at Sagalassos

are unrivalled in their beauty

“Roses have

become an

emblem of the

Isparta region”

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