Like the Taşköprü and many other bridges that enjoin its two halves, this southern Turkish city has long been connected to the greater histories of the region, as a trade centre fueled by the agricultural abundance of the Seyhan River and Çukurova plains. Adana’s fertility is manifested in the Sabancı Merkez Mosque’s beautiful tiles and lofty minarets, and celebrated citywide during the annual Orange Blossom Carnival’s colourful burst of joviality.