West of the city centre, this theatre has an interesting program of cultural events, from opera and ballet to folk dancing and performances by the university choir.
Antalya Cultural Centre
Antalya
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This romantically-sited Lycian port was founded by colonists from Rhodes as early as the 7th century BC. Its wealth came from the shipment of timber, rose…
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Descends the cliff to Kaleiçi's Roman Harbour from the western end of Cumhuriyet Meydanı. Expect big queues in summer.
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The broad plaza of Cumhuriyet Meydanı is centred on this statue of Atatürk riding a horse.
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Above the Roman Harbour, this small park has fountains, statues of frolicking animals and sweeping views.
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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…