Anamur is a town located on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It has a long history dating back to the 8th century BC when it was known as Anemorium. Ruins from this ancient city, including an odeon, moasic floors, and aqueducts, can still be seen today. Anamur is known for growing bananas and strawberries. It also has traditional handicrafts like carpets and cultural activities like folk dancing. The town offers accommodation and tourism centered around its beaches and access to activities like rafting in the region. Important historical sites include Mamure Castle from the 11th century and ruins at Titiopolis and Kalınören. The area also has
3. Anamur’s HistoryAnamur’s History
The Historical name of our townThe Historical name of our town AnamurAnamur
isis "ANEMORİUM"ANEMORİUM"" meansmeans ““WINDYWINDY
CAPECAPE""
Its history dates back to 8th century BC.ItIts history dates back to 8th century BC.It
is said that approximately 20 000 peopleis said that approximately 20 000 people
lived in the ancient ANEMURIUM wherelived in the ancient ANEMURIUM where
impressive ruins can still be seen today.impressive ruins can still be seen today.
Anamur was conquered in 1228 and thenAnamur was conquered in 1228 and then
ruled bySelcuk Turks and Ottomanruled bySelcuk Turks and Ottoman
Empire.Mamure Castle is one of theEmpire.Mamure Castle is one of the
best preserved and oldest castles ofbest preserved and oldest castles of
the ones built on the Mediterraneanthe ones built on the Mediterranean
Coast.Coast.
4. Anamur CapeAnamur Cape
’WINDY CAPE’’WINDY CAPE’
The farthest southern coastThe farthest southern coast
of Turkeyof Turkey
8. AnamurAnamur
Turkey’s the most qualified and deliciousTurkey’s the most qualified and delicious
bananas are grown in this region because of itsbananas are grown in this region because of its
ecological qualitities.ecological qualitities.
The name of the banana grown in Anamur isThe name of the banana grown in Anamur is
“ANAMUR BANANA ”“ANAMUR BANANA ”
Only banana? No…Also famous for growingOnly banana? No…Also famous for growing
delicious strawberries.delicious strawberries.
Also some tropical tropikal fruit are veryAlso some tropical tropikal fruit are very
popular in Anamur;such as Papaya, Mango, Kivi.popular in Anamur;such as Papaya, Mango, Kivi.
14. Accomodation in AnamurAccomodation in Anamur
Hotels,HostelsHotels,Hostels,,
ppeensinsions andons and
ccampingamping sites aresites are
availableavailable
15. Turizm in AnamurTurizm in Anamur
Sea-Sand_SunSea-Sand_Sun
With its nearly 17 km beautiful and cleanWith its nearly 17 km beautiful and clean
seasides on the coast of Mediteranean;Anamurseasides on the coast of Mediteranean;Anamur
is an ideal turism region for a classicalis an ideal turism region for a classical
Mediteranean turism.Mediteranean turism.