Antalya
Antalya's historic district is a sight in itself and you could happily spend half a day strolling the narrow lanes here while admiring the mix of finely…
Must-see attractions in Antalya
Antalya
Do not miss this comprehensive museum with exhibitions covering everything from the Stone and Bronze Ages to Byzantium. The Hall of Regional Excavations…
Antalya
This handsome and distinctive 'fluted' minaret, erected by Seljuk Sultan Aladdin Keykubad I in the early 13th century, is Antalya's symbol. The adjacent…
Antalya
Commonly known as Üçkapılar (the 'Three Gates') in Antalya, the monumental Hadrian's Gate was erected for the Roman emperor's visit to Antalya in AD 130…
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Antalya
The Roman harbour at the base of Kaleiçi's slope was Antalya's lifeline from the 2nd century BC until late in the 20th century, when a new port was…
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Antalya
Tucked away within the Yivli Minare complex, this fascinating domed structure dates back to 1377 and was beautifully restored in 2018. Its original use is…
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Antalya
This gem of a mosque is squirrelled away in the back alleys of Kaleiçi. It began life as the Greek Orthodox Panhagia Church in 1834 and was converted to a…
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Antalya
This contemporary cultural centre has a lively program of exhibitions covering artists from local heroes to Picasso and Warhol. There's a cafe and small…
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Antalya
These important ruins mark the site of a substantial building that played a major role in Antalya's religious life over the centuries. Built as a 2nd…
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Suna & İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum
Antalya
This small ethnography museum is housed in a lovingly restored Antalya mansion. The 2nd floor contains a series of life-size dioramas depicting some of…
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Antalya
The Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Camii was built by the Beylerbey (Governor of Governors) Tekeli Mehmet Paşa. The building was repaired extensively in 1886 and 1926…
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Antalya
For a good dose of beach culture, head west from the centre to Konyaaltı, accessed by taking the antik tram to its final stop (Müze) and then walking…
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Antalya
This small 19th-century church, renovated in 2007, has a beautiful interior with frescoes and hand-carved decorations. Orthodox services still take place…
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Antalya
Built under the reign of Sultan Abdül Hamid II (r 1876–1909), Antalya's clock tower marks the Kale Kapısı entrance to Kaleiçi.
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Antalya
This gate into the old town is marked by a square with the old stone Saat Kulesi and statue of Attalus II, the city's founder.
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Antalya
South of the centre, Lara is sandier than Konyaaltı to the west. Dolmuşes run here down Atatürk and Fevzi Çakmak Caddesis.
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Antalya
Just to the west of the Yivli Minare are two türbe (tombs), one from the late 14th century and the other from 1502.
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Antalya
Descends the cliff to Kaleiçi's Roman Harbour from the western end of Cumhuriyet Meydanı. Expect big queues in summer.
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Antalya
This large, attractive, flower-filled park has great views over the sea and is prime sunset-promenading territory.
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Antalya
Above the Roman Harbour, this small park has fountains, statues of frolicking animals and sweeping views.
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Antalya
This 14m-high tower was built in the 1st or 2nd century AD as a mausoleum and later, due to its excellent position above the bay, played an important role…
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Antalya
The broad plaza of Cumhuriyet Meydanı is centred on this statue of Atatürk riding a horse.
