With the advent of the summer season, tourist demand in Turkey increases, and many choose to get to know different Turkish destinations instead of Istanbul, and from these destinations the city of Antalya.
And enjoy the city of Antalya as a tourist destination of the first degree due to its beauty of nature, charming beaches, historical atmosphere in its old neighborhoods, important Romen monuments and restaurants that offer the most delicious meals from Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine.
Antalya also enjoys being an ideal destination for romantic trips and honeymoon trips, including luxury resorts and a relaxing atmosphere in the heart of nature and beaches.
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Today we get to know the most important features and aspects of tourism in Antalya, Turkey.
Old town
Like all historical cities, Antalya is home to the old town, which contains old cobbled roads and historical palaces dating back to the Ottoman era.
The old town includes Kaleici district, which contains many historical monuments of the city and tourists love to walk around. The area also contains many charming hotels, some of which were erected in historical buildings.
In the old town, one can enjoy visiting the most beautiful cafes, restaurants and art galleries. You can also visit Kale Kapısı Square, which includes important landmarks such as the castle gate and the clock tower.
The old town also embraces the historic mosque, Tekeli Mehmet Paşa, which is blessed with exquisite architecture and clad in Turkish antique ornate tiles, as well as the Kesik Minare Mosque, which was established in the 15th century on the ruins of a Byzantine church and the church in turn was built over the ruins of a Romen temple!
the National Museum
You can learn about the history of the city of Antalya by visiting the historical museum, which includes picturesque exhibits showing pages of Turkish history and the heritage of Romen civilization in the region in addition to exhibits from the Bronze Age and exhibits from the Byzantine civilization and the Seljuk state and the Ottoman state.
The port
Antalya is a coastal city so you should not miss to visit the old port of the city and enjoy the charming views of the sea, cafes, restaurants and various shops lined up along the beach.
While you can have a wonderful relaxing atmosphere by watching boats and yachts move in the sea, you can enjoy sailing from the old port and riding yachts to watch the enchanting sunset or visit the nearby islands.
Hadrian’s Gate
Hadrian’s Gate dates back to the Hellenistic era and Romen civilization and was built on the eastern side of the old city to celebrate the visit of Emperor Hadrian..and the portal has timeless architecture in the form of marble arches surrounded by towers with Romen sculptures and ceilings engraved with charming decorations.
Romen castle and tower
This unique monument stands as the remains of an ancient Romen fortress located on a hill overlooking the port and the Karaalioglu Park. This edifice was built in the second century AD as a watchtower to protect the city and as a beacon to guide ships in the port.
Tourists flock to this distinctive impact to capture the most beautiful pictures, especially at sunset, as well as the charming panoramic pictures of the city and the port, as well as visit the picturesque garden full of floral beauty and the tranquility of nature.
Minaret Mosque Yilfeli
The minaret of Yelveli Mosque is one of the most important tourist attractions in Antalya and was built during the reign of the Seljuk state and specifically during the reign of Sultan Alaeddin Kebzah during the 10th century, and this mosque is one of the most important and rarest examples of Seljuk architecture, especially its precious minaret.
Duden Falls
The countryside of Antalya is blessed with the enchanting nature, especially in the area of springs, some of which date back 2 million years and pour waterfalls forming stunning formations of limestone sediments..and in this region you can visit Karain Cave Cave, which consists of ancient rocks and lived in a prehistoric person.
Archeological sites in Antalya
Antalya includes many charming archeological sites such as Aspendos which houses the Romen Archaeological Theater and receives the attention of archaeologists for being a unique model in Romen theaters.
You can also visit Termisius, which includes Greek and Romen archaeological remains in rugged rural hills of the Taurus Mountains, and enjoy a visit to the Romen Bath, the Hellenistic Gate, the Acropolis, and the village of Olympus, which includes the ruins of the ancient city of Lesia..and also the Vasilis region in which Alexander the Great spent a long time in 334 BC and built For him channels, temples and theater.
A breathtaking charm in the old harbor.
Pleasure to sail in Antalya
The magic of beaches in the Turkish city of Antalya
The splendor of nature in Antalya
Antalya is a charming tourism city
Romen castle and tower
Unique beauty in Antalya
Old town
Ottoman monuments in Antalya.
Romen ruins spread throughout Antalya
Monuments of Antalya.
The castle overlooks the city in panoramic view
Waterfalls and springs in Antalya
Hadrian’s Gate
The remains of the Romen theater in Antalya
