Gastronomy / Geographical indication product
Güneykent Rose Gardens
Gönen, Isparta
The town where Isparta's oil rose is grown most intensively; rose picking and a rose festival in May–June.
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Its story
Güneykent is the settlement with the highest concentration of oil-rose (Rosa damascena) gardens, the symbol of Isparta. The harvest runs from mid-May to mid-June, and the roses are picked by hand in the early morning hours, when their scent is strongest. During this period visitors can join the picking in the gardens and watch the town's rose festival. The town has museums on the history of rose growing and products such as rose oil, rose water and jam. Isparta rose oil and rose water are registered geographical indication products.
Key facts
- Admission
- The gardens are private property; permission/an organized tour is recommended for visits
- Best time
- Mid-May – mid-June, early morning hours
- Getting there
- About 40 km from central Isparta
- Visit duration
- 2–3 hours
Trip purpose
- Seasonal
- Photography
- Food route
Location
37.97150, 30.39684
Where to eat nearby
1 venues within about 2 km
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.ktb.gov.tr/Eklenti/88982,ispartabrosurpdf.pdf?0 | https://avesis.isparta.edu.tr/yayin/227331ac-56b8-4713-adce-08d8338fef67/ispartanin-cografi-isaretli-sembol-urunu-yag-gulu