About the city and the twinning
About Yalvaç
Yalvaç is a town in Isparta Province, Türkiye, at the southern foothills of the Sultan Mountains. Just north of the modern town lies Pisidian Antioch, an ancient city whose ruins include a theatre, aqueducts, public baths and a temple dedicated to Augustus. The site also preserves the remains of a church dedicated to St Paul, who visited Pisidian Antioch with St Barnabas in the first century CE.
The Yalvaç Museum displays archaeological finds from the area. The town is also known for traditional crafts such as felt-making and leatherwork, which complement its archaeological and early Christian heritage.
Twinning with Bethlehem
In April 2000, an agreement was signed between the municipality of Bethlehem, represented by its then mayor Mr. Hanna Nasser, and the municipality of Yalvaç. The cooperation included cultural, economic and religious aspects.