A Brief Overview of the History of Altınözü

The district was named Altınözü in 1945 during the Ottoman period, and the region, which was occupied by the French with World War I, joined our country on the 23rd of July of 1939. The province of Hatay and Altınözü is generally known as a place where Arab Christians live, this type of pomegranate, called "Katırbaşı", which is a cure for many diseases, and the most beautiful pomegranate syrups are produced, can only be grown here. The general population of the region works as seasonal agricultural workers, and the production of wheat, olive and tobacco is one of the most important sources of economic livelihood in the region.

Altınözü provides red pepper to the world's most popular cuisines, and in this sense, the export of red pepper plays a very important role for the region. Unlike the Aegean olives, the flavor of the Hatay olives, which do not grow very much and are generally served on appetizer tables, in olive oil with thyme, with toasted bread, is really the taste of the Hatay olives. Since it is one of the most important sources of income and symbolizes peace, abundance and fertility, there is an olive branch motif in the city hall.

Altınözü, which can be named as a huge plateau from south to north, with its great plains, has a vegetation cover with every shade as if it proves how dark the green will be at most.

Altinozu Hotels

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Altınözü Attractions List

Altınözü Glass Terrace: Under the leadership of the district's municipality and district governorship, in collaboration with DOĞAKA, in the context of the branding of cities, its contribution to tourism, which is one of the biggest known sources of income, was also made. Glass Terrace, built on a slope on the shore of Beyazdere Valley and built on an area of ​​78 square meters, has become one of the attraction points of local and foreign tourists with an increasing number since its opening. The terrace, which is like a thromboline by the pool, resembling a jump stick and offers a magnificent view when illuminated at night, is completely made of glass and its safety is increased with steel construction material. The feeling of being in flight that you will go to the corner and feel, as well as living this so safely is an experience that should not be missed. We recommend that you do not forget to charge your phones and take your cameras with you. We are sure that these photos will make a lot of repercussions on your social media.

Trump Castle - Kürşat Castle: The Latin Patriarch of Antakya and Baybars Bey stayed for a long time in the castle, which is thought to have been built during the period of the Principality of Antakya, near Koz Village in order to protect the southern borders of Antakya against a possible danger and to repel the incoming evil expeditions. The general structure of the castle, which currently has two bastions standing, is with a large stone blog.

Yunus Hanı Gelinler Mountain Necropolis: The work initiated by the Hatay Museum Directorate within the Yunus Han Gelinler Mountain Roman Necropolis and Rock Tombs Restoration and Landscaping Project, with the support of the Altınözü Municipality and District Governorship, has not yet been completed, steles, ram heads, The tombs and inscriptions date the Roman period, gradually revealing the secrets it has kept in the necropolis, and it is believed that when the project is completed, it will attract the attention of all history-savvy tourists, both local and foreign.