Gündoğmuş, an ancient settlement dating back to the ancient times,

Gündoğmuş, an ancient settlement dating back to the ancient times, was inhabited by Romans in the past. The Roman ruins within the district borders, such as the Kaseyir City ruins in Taşahır and the Kese Roman Ruins near Senir Village, can be considered as the oldest ruins. In later periods, especially during the Turkification of Anatolia after the Battle of Malazgirt, the city remained under the rule of the Seljuk Dynasty and was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Bayezid II.

According to a legend, a family that left the village of İksile in Konya for various reasons settled in this region and the area was later named "Eksere". Eksere village was a village under the administration of Akseki until 1936 when it became a district with the name "Gündoğmuş". The district has many natural and historical beauties to offer, making it an attractive destination for tourism.

As archaeological sites; the ruins of Kese two kilometers east of Senir village and Kaseyir in the Taşahır district, Gedefi ruins within the central district, historical ruins in Hisar and Kiliseönü locations, ruins on the hills between Penbelik, Çayırözü, and Narağacı villages, historical ruins in Karaköy, Bedan, and Balur (Akyar/Akyarı) villages in the Köprülü district, and the yet to be excavated city of Ayasofya in the Güzelbağ district can be counted.

Within the district center, Cem Pasha Mosque, which is believed to have been built during Cem Sultan's governorship of Silifke, is one of the cultural values of the district.

There are many highland places in the district. Some of them are known by family names such as Aliahmetler, Elibeyler, Kadılar. Another highland is Çaşır highland. Highland tourism has become a growing economic activity in recent years, as people have discovered the natural beauty of the district.

There are also many picnic areas in the district center. The forested area in the Pınarbaşı location is being protected and worked on to become a national park.

According to a legend, a family from Iksile village in Konya settled in this region for various reasons, and later this area was called "Eksere". Eksere village was part of Akseki until 1936 when it was declared a district under the name of "Gündoğmuş".

The district has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It was inhabited during the Roman period, and some of the oldest ruins in the area include the Roman ruins in Taşahır, the Kaseyir City ruins near Senir village, and the Roman ruins in Kese near the center of the district. Later, during the Turkification of Anatolia after the Battle of Malazgirt, the city came under the control of the Seljuk dynasty and was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Bayezid II.

Gündoğmuş has many natural attractions, such as its highlands and forests. The region has many well-known highlands, such as Aliahmetler, Elibeyler, and Kadılar, which are named after prominent local families. Çaşır Highland is another well-known highland in the area. The district also has many picnic areas, and efforts are underway to turn the forested area in Pınarbaşı into a national park. Recently, tourism related to highlands has become an important economic activity in the district.

One of the cultural treasures of the district is Cem Pasha Mosque, which was built during the governorship of Cem Sultan in Silifke. It is a testament to the architectural and artistic skills of the time and reflects the historical and cultural heritage of the region.

Gündoğmuş district in Antalya, Turkey is home to several beautiful waterfalls. The most famous and popular one is Gündoğmuş Şelalesi (Gündoğmuş Waterfall), also known as Kurşunlu Şelalesi. Its name translates to "lead-colored waterfall" in Turkish, due to the color of the rocks in the area.

• Gündoğmuş Waterfall
• Kurşunlu Şelalesi
• Antalya waterfalls
• Natural beauty
• Hiking
• Picnic
• Swimming
• Nature photography
• Adventure tourism
• Ecotourism.

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