Köprülü Canyon ( tr, Köprülü Kanyon) is a
canyon
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and a
National Park
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in the
Province
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of
Antalya
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,
Turkey
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. Covering an area of , it was established as a national park by the
Ministry of Forest on December 12, 1973.
The canyon is deep in some places and stretches for along the
Köprü River. There are fish restaurants at the rest area; fresh
trout
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is a specialty. The
Roman
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Oluklu Bridge (Olukluköprü) over a tributary gorge and the Bugrum Bridge over the Kocadere stream were engineering feats of their time.
Getting there
The park, rich in flora and fauna and noted for its wild beauty, is from Antalya. Northeast of Antalya on the
Side
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Geometry
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Places
* Side (Ainis), a town of Ainis, ancient Thessaly, Greece
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road, take the turnoff for
Taşağıl and
Beşkonak to reach Köprülü Canyon National Park. A circular scenic route criss-crosses, passing through extensive forests and over waterfalls.
References
External links
* https://web.archive.org/web/20130626072635/http://www.antalya-ws.com/english/nparks/koprulu.asp Pictures of the Canyon
* http://www.antalya-rafting.net/antalya-rafting-tour.asp Rafting Activities in Koprulu Canyon
* http://www.tourantalya.com/how-to-go/?place=koprulu-canyon-national-park How to go to Koprulu Canyon
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Canyons and gorges of Turkey
Landforms of Antalya Province
National parks of Turkey
Protected areas established in 1973
Tourist attractions in Antalya Province