Folkloric Yörük Park and Open Air Museum

Antalya stands in a very important place in terms of nomadic culture in general sense. Folkloric Yörük Park and Open Air Museum is one of the important places for this Yörük culture, although it is representative. Yörüks usually live in Anatolia; Taurus, Edirne, Afyon, Izmir or Antalya, such as the villages of cities. It is possible to see the cultural heritage created by these ancient people in many parts of Anatolia. The folkloric Yörük Park in Antalya can be considered as a kind of open-air museum that tries to reflect important values in Turkish culture mainly through Yörüks. Folkloric Yörük Park tries to present traces of play, clothing, belief and art cultures in Turks. The traces left behind by the communities that lived nomadic lives in the most rural areas of Anatolia have resulted in significant cultural interactions. Folkloric Yörük Park and Open Air Museum attempts to convey all these cultural codes in an economic way. It is possible to taste Turkish dishes and drinks here. You can visit here and enjoy the delights of the Mediterranean Sea. Folkloric Yörük Park and Open Air Museum was established in 1982 as a private facility with a tourism certificate. The park, which serves as an open-air museum, manages to offer visitors a natural atmosphere. Folkloric music supports this authentic mood. In a wooded area with a 25-year history, you can explore the surroundings on a panoramic hiking trail. Inside the Folkloric Yörük Park and Open Air Museum, there are Yörük tents, mini-markets, sculptures made of wax and historical Turkish structures. The park, where many elements of Turkish culture are shared, offers a special experience. You can perform a 360-degree panoramic preview on the park's official site. Even if entrance to the park is paid, the amounts demanded are reasonable. The Folkloric Yörük Park and Open Air Museum, located within the borders of Kemer district, is extremely easy to reach. The Park is located in a peninsula (Küçükburun) next to the famous Marina. This area is also state forest and national park status.