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   Antalya: promised land of Citrus Fruits! Roughly twenty years ago, the road from Antalya to Mersin would be embellished with the dominating color orange along the way. One would feel bergamois pouring out of gardens, and oranges bringing the ir branches awe to the sun were spoiled in this region with generous sun exposure.

   Although the orange-painied canvas left a part of this visual feast to the hands of tourism premises, Antalya stili rings in the mind as the haven of citrus gardens. Should envisaging in the min d be nal enough, pacing Antalya in Antalya homes.

    Ladies of Antalya contend against each other for the perfect citrus fam. Citrus punch, made from orangee and lemons, is a refreshing treat in hat summer days of Antalya. Culinary writer Tijen İnaltong's book called "Dreams Redolent witlı Bitter Orange" extensively cavers Antalya recipes enriched with citrus trees and natural depictions.