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Located within the borders of the Korkuteli district, Güllük Mountain (Termessos) National Park is 30 km northwest of Antalya, 23 km from the Antalya-Burdur Highway in the direction of Düzlerçamı. The region was declared a national park in 1970 and covered an area of 67,020 decares.
On the Güllük Mountain, rising from the travertine plains of Antalya, are the ruins of the Termessos Ancient City. It was founded by the Solims, one of the indigenous peoples of Anatolia. Tombs from the Hellenistic Period, the royal road, agora, theater, cisterns, city walls, towers, drainage system from the Roman Period are among the most important works in the ancient city. It has been preserved until today. In the region where hills, valleys, and canyons are frequently found, the Mecene Strait reaches a depth of 600 meters.
The national park has an altitude difference of 250 -1665 meters. It hosts rich flora and fauna as well as historical values. The area is the habitat of endangered fallow deer. It is also home to mammal species such as mountain goat, caracal, lynx, marten, fox, rabbit, squirrel, badger, hedgehog, bat, and rare predators such as imperial eagle and songbirds. Endemic plant species in Güllük Mountain (Termessos) National Park, which is covered with red pine forests and maquis plant community, also add special importance and value to the region's biological diversity.
The national park, where camping and picnicking are possible, welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every year. The best time to travel is between April and December. When you visit the national park, you can see the Güllük Mountain Interactive Natural History Museum, Turkey's first interactive nature museum, and closely examine the plant and animal species unique to the region, accompanied by technological applications. You can explore the lush nature of the park with forest walks.
