Burdur is known throughout Turkey for its beautiful lakes, as well as for its carpets and kilims. Dating back to the 17th century, both the interior and exterior decorations reveal much of the Ottoman aesthetic. The Burdur Archaeological Museum houses some very important artifacts from around the region.
B urdur Lake, with nice beaches for swimming, is a superb location for water sports.
A climb to the top of Susamlik Hill gives you a panoramic view over the city and lake. Also in the region, trapped in the mountains 1050 meters above sea level, is beautiful Lake Salda, an ideal location for retaxation and cooling off on the sandy beaches or in the lakeside cafes, hotels and restaurants. B etween Burdur and Isparta, hear the town of Aglasun, is the ancient site of Sagalassos, a Pisidian city with ruins from Roman times including a monumental entrance gate, colonnaded street, agora, temple and magnifient theater. I sparta, high in the Taurus Mountains , is a city of lakes with lovely coastal areas overgrown in the spring and summer with an exuberance of wild flowers. In the city you should stop at the Ulu Mosque, built in 1417 by the Seljuks .