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Kanara Building
Kanara Building, also known as Adana Slaughterhouse, is a historic municipal slaughterhouse in the Seyhan district of Adana, Turkey, which opened in 1932. Built in the early years of the Republic of Turkey, the structure reflects the characteristics of the First National Architectural Movement with its monumental entrance. It was designed by architect Semih Rüstem Temel. It is believed that its name was given by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1933. The building's name later became the name of the Kanara neighbourhood in Turkey. To put an end to unsanitary slaughtering practices in the city, it was built in southeastern Adana, Turkey, on the banks of the Seyhan River, approximately 3-4 kilometers from the city centre. It was designed to handle the slaughter of 300 small and 30 large livestock per day. The facility consists of single-story pavilions and a water tower. It also housed an ice factory capable of producing 10 tons of ice daily to meet the high demand for ice during the summ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adana Metropolitan Municipality
Adana is a large city in southern Turkey. The city is situated on the Seyhan River, inland from the northeastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the administrative seat of the Adana province, and has a population of 1 816 750 (Seyhan, Yuregir, Cukurova, Saricam), making it the largest city in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Adana lies in the heart of Cilicia, which some say, was once one of the most important regions of the classical world. Home to six million people, Cilicia is an important agricultural area, owing to the large fertile plain of Çukurova. Adana is a centre for regional trade, healthcare, and public and private services. Agriculture and logistics are important parts of the economy. The city is connected to Tarsus and Mersin by TCDD train. The closest public airport is Çukurova International Airport. Etymology The name Adana (; ; ) has been used for over four millennia. One theory holds that the city name originates from an Indo-European express ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
