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Isparta, 130 km (81
miles) north of Antalya,
is the largest city (pop. 223,000)
in Turkey's "Lake
District" (map).
It's famous for its Turkish
carpets and for attar
of roses, which is made
here. Süleyman Demirel,
prime minister and president of Turkey,
was an Isparta native, and a university
here is named in his honor.
Isparta is mostly
modern, but it does have a few interesting
old buildings, especially its mosques.
On your way from west to east or north
to south, you may want to use Isparta
for a rest or overnight stop, although
nearby Eğirdir is
a prettier alternative.
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