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Top 5 Attractions in Antalya
The city of Antalya is built on a rocky plateau, formed by natural springs running down the Toros Mountains. With the Mediterranean in sight and the constant breathtaking silhouette of peaks and snow caps in the distance, no wonder Antalya is Turkey's biggest international sea resort. Meanwhile, the enormous and sun-kissed region of Antalya includes seaside towns well beyond the outstretched arms of the Gulf of Antalya. But before you venture into the region, here are the main attractions that are a must visit in the city itself.
Hadrian’s Gate
The most outstanding monument in Antalya is Hadrian’s Gate, built in honour of the emperor’s visit to the city in A.D. 130. A classic example of a Roman triumphal arch, Hadrian’s Gate is the only remaining entrance gate into the ancient city, and a great introduction to the neighborhood of Kaleiçi.
Yivli Minare
A few steps north following Imaret Sokagi is the Yivli Minare, built by the Selçuk Sultan Alaaeddin Keykubat in the 13th century. The fluted brick minaret stands a commanding 38m high and has come to be the symbol of the city.
The adjacent domed mosque is an early example of Anatolian multidomed mosques. A small and charming cluster of souvenir stands has sprouted up in the courtyard and it it turns out to be a refreshing break from the relentless touts on the street.
The Clock Tower
Saat Kulesi (The Clock Tower) in the nearby Kalekapisi Square rises above the outer reaches of Kaleiçi at Atatürk Caddesi and was once a part of the old city fortifications.
Past the Clock Tower, following Atatürk Caddesi, is one of the remaining outer towers of the city fortifications, standing over 15m high. Just past the tower, to the left, is a gracefully curving building of the former Mevlevihane, in use today as an art gallery (Güzel Sanatlar Gelerisi) whose stark and serene interior is worth a quick detour.
The Red Tower & Iskele Mosque
At the opposite end of the quarter of Kaleiçi and dominating the edges of the cliff is the 2nd-century Hidirlik Kulesi. Also known as the Red Tower, the Hidirlik Kulesi offers unobstructed panoramas of the sea, suggesting its original use as a lighthouse.
At the bottom of the stone steps leading down from Memerli Sokagi to the harbor is the Iskele Mosque, a simple stone structure set on four pillars over a spring.
The Kaleiçi Museum
The Kaleiçi Museum takes up two buildings restored between 1993 and 1995: one a former Orthodox church, the other a traditional Turkish house. The house contains an ethnological exhibit, while the former church, built in 1863 in the name of Agios Georgios, contains different cultural and art works from the Suna-Inan Kiraç collection. The museum also sponsors a Research Institute on Mediterranean Civilizations.
Getting there by plane:
As the gateway to the Turkish Riviera, Antalya’s international airport is a destination for visitors on both direct and connecting flights from dozens and dozens of cities worldwide. In 2007, the city completed a second international terminal to accommodate the continued tourist growth of the region as a whole. The airport is about 11km outside the city center on the road to Antalya. The Havas airport shuttle runs a round-the-clock service, approximately every 30 min through the city center.
Photo by Guillen Perez via Flickr Creative Commons
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