The city founded by King Attalus II of Pergamon about 150 BC. It was named Attaleia or Attalia because of its founder’s. When the Pergamene kingdom was ceded to Rome, Attaleia became a part of Roman Republic.
Antalya’s most visited monument is the Hadrian’s Gate leading into the Kaleici. The gate was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited the city in the year 130 AD.
The city and the surrounding region were taken by the Seljuk Turks. Yivliminare Mosque is the most known building from Seljuks in Antalya. The mosque takes its name from its fluted minaret.
The city was got by Ottomans in 1391. It was taken by the Italians during the 1st world war. Then was saved by Atatürk’s army in 1921.
Located on Turkey’s southwest coast bordered by the Taurus Mountains. Situated right on the Gulf of Antalya. It is Famous with long sand or pebble beaches. Because of the hot mediterrenean climate, Antalya is the most popular summer vacation destination for foreign and local tourists.
Historical architecture is concentrated in the walled city called by Kaleici. With narrow cobbled streets and Ottoman style houses Kaleici offers historical, picturesque atmosphere.
Antalya is a big city southern Mediterranean region in Turkey. This modern city one of the attraction point for tourists because of Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. Antalya pleases both nature lovers and people who likes tempo of urban’s. No matter what type of visitor you are -enjoying beaches and blue waters, extreme sports, visiting historic ruins, shopping, tasting delicious cuisine, night out and more – Antalya will satisfy you.
Lara Beach, Konyaalti Beach and more beach areas for the best option for refreshing in summer season. There are lots of nature point worth to visit such as Damlatas Cave, Kursunlu and Duden Waterfalls. Old Marina is great place to enjoy city. With aquaparks, shopping malls, beautiful beaches, large food option Antalya is also a perfect vacation destination for family with children.
Visitors can find any type of meal in Antalya from fast food to fine dine restaurants. To start a meal the best option is delicious cold Mediterranean dishes (meze) with olive oil. Antalya’s signature cuisine includes piyaz (made with tahini, garlic, walnuts, and boiled beans), şiş köfte (spicy meatball which is cooked around a stick).
Antalya is one of the popular vacation destination in Mediterranean coast Turkey. Towns of Antalya such as Kemer, Belek, Alanya, Side offers beautiful golden sand beaches, amazing nature, luxurious hotels and more. But the most of people wants to visit Antalya because of Santa Claus Museum Demre. Demre -the town of Antalya- is famous for […]
Alanya is a resort town on Turkey’s central Mediterranean coast. Its lots of wide beaches lined with hotels…
