EGIRDIR

Eğirdir Castle

There is an internal and external castle on the peninsula reaching through the lake in Eğirdir. The Internal Castle is still standing whereas only the base of the External Castle reaches to the present day. The Internal Castle divides the peninsula to north-south direction. It had been repaired for several times during the Roman and Byzantium periods. It recently had been repaired during the Hamitoğulları Period and demolished again by the invasion of Eğirdir by Timur, the Mongol Emperor.
Eğirdir Caravanserai

The Caravanserai is on the Konya-Antalya road. It is composed of two sections namely as Courtyard and Enclosed Space. It was built in 1237. Today, there are base traces of a few voyager rooms in the courtyard.



Eğirdir Lake

Eğirdir Lake, the 4th biggest lake in Turkey with a surface area of 517 sq. km., has an altitude of 1000 meter above sea level. It is in the middle of the district centre among Sultan Mountains. The small part of the lake which is in the north is called as Hoyran Lake and the other part in the south is called as Eğirdir Lake. Both lakes are connected to each other via Hoyran Pass.Like an extension of peninsula, on which Eğirdir is located, there are two small islands, namely Can Island and Green Island (Nis). Due to the recent diminish of water these islands are connected to Eğirdir.



Green Island

The Island with an area of 9 hectares is still authentic with its rock based wooden houses, narrow streets and small fisherman shelter. Green Island, formerly known as Nis, is 1,5 km far from Eğirdir. It attracts the attention of the visitors with its boarding-houses and fish restaurants. On the island, there is the Ayastefanos Church which is assumed to be holy by Christians

Can Island

With a surface area of 7000 sq. metre, it is a pretty island between Eğirdir and Green Island. It only serves as a picnic area. In 1933, the island was given as a gift to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of Turkish Republic.

ANCIENT CITIES

Prostanna Antique City

It is one of the cities of Pisidia. There are remains of some buildings' bases and city walls in the ancient city. The Acropolis of this city was built with an altitude of 2000 m. There is a rectangular shaped temple within the ramparts.

RELIGIOUS MONUMENTS

Hızırbey Mosque

Being the biggest mosque of all within Eğridir, it was built by Hızır Bey (1327-1328). After having been burned in a fire in 1814, the mosque was rebuilt under the leadership of Yılanlıoğlu Şheikh Ali Aga. It was opened for worship again in1820. It is important for its large size, historical value and pulpit. Moreover, it is claimed as unique in the world with its minaret on the arch.



Ağa Mosque

It was built in 1413. Its minaret was built in 1777. Later on, it was repaired and covered with tiles.

Yılanlıoğlu Mosque

In 1806, the mosque was built with a stone minaret by Yılanlıoğlu near the tomb of Sheikh-ul Islam El Berdai.

Ada Mosque

The mosque is in the Green Island. At first it was built as a church, but opened for worship as a mosque by the order of Osman II in 1618. Its former name was Kız Kilisesi (Girl Church).


Baba Sultan Tomb

As it is understood from the inscription on the door, it was built for a person named İsa Bin in 1358 during Hamidoğlu İlyas Bey period. There are also tombs of two persons named Sureti Baba (Zorti Baba) and Palor Baba.The tomb is open for visitors.


Sinan Paşa Mosque

As it is recorded in the inscription on the door that it was built in 1376. It is understood that the mosque was built 6 years before Isparta and its environs came under the control of Ottomans.

Dündar Bey Madrasa (Theology School)

It was built as an inn in 1237 during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev II, and was turned into a madrasa in 1301 by Hamidoğlu Dündar Bey. Two-storeyed Madrasa has a courtyard in the middle and 30 rooms. At the entrance of the madrasa, there is a big stone door. The outer edges of the door were embellished with the Seljuk Period geometrical shapes.

Ayastefanos Church

It was built in 19th century. The Restoration work, commenced by Eğirdir Municipality in 1993, still has been carried out. It is known that formerly the Greeks of Turkish Nationality were visiting the church and performing religious rituals in the church while they were going to Jerusalem as Christian Pilgrim nominees.

Aya Georgios Church

It is on the slope of the hill in Eğirdir. Some parts of the church walls are still standing.

NATIONAL PARKS

Eğirdir's protected areas are Kovada Lake National Park and Kasnak Oak Nature Conservation Area.

Kovada Lake National Park
Kasnak Mesesi Forest Nature Reserve


BEACHES

Altınkum Beach

Beach under Eğirdir train station has fine sands, and it is the most appropriate place for swimming in the lake. It is a safe beach with its shallowness without exceeding human height even at 200 meters away from the shore. There are changing cubicles, showers, cafes, buffets, telephones and health cabinets. The beach won the award of Blue Flag in 1988. It has a capacity of 50 tents. Also there are bungalows for rent.

Bedre Bay

With a 1500 meter coastal line, Bedre Bay is a beautiful swimming and recreation place on Eğirdir-Barla road. It is at a distance of 11 km from the city centre. There are changing cubicles, cafes and camping areas.
SPORTS ACTIVIES

Eğirdir Lake offers opportunities for several water sports such as water ski, scuba diving and sail. In addition, fishing is possible in the lake. On the mountains surrounding Eğirdir, trekking, mountaineering and paragliding can be practised. For these sports activities, one should apply to the Culture and Tourism Information Office.