King Attalos III willed the city to the Roman Empire and upon his death in 133 B.C. the city began to grow and prosper as an ancient Roman city. It was shortly after this that the area received its current nickname: “Heaven on Earth.”
read moreThe Kesik Minare, or Minaret, now a mosque, began life as a Byzantine church. The Yivli Minare, or Fluted Minaret was erected by the Seljuks and serves as the city’s symbol. Other examples of Islamic architecture are the Iskele Mosque, Karatay Medresesi, Hidirlik Tower, Ahi Yusuf Mescidi, Musellim Mosque, and the Osman Efendi Mosque. If you have had enough exposure to mosques, there are other buildings that are of...
read moreAntalya is such a popular travel destination that its midsize population stretches to over 2,000,000 during the tourist season. It is perched on a rugged cliff, named Falez, over the Mediterranean Gulf of Antalya on the Mediterranean coast. The altitude is about 30 meters above sea level. The city is ringed by the Taurus Mountains, and was claimed, in ancient times, to be the most beautiful place in the then known...
read moreIf your mood is for a drink and some quiet conversation, the many waterfront bars in the Kaleiçi area are a good destination. O’Neil’s Irish Pub may seem a bit out of place in Antalya but it has a good pub atmosphere and English satellite TV. It is open 24 hours, daily. The North Shield Pub is another place for a drink and conversation with English speaking tourists and ex-pats, as well as lots of locals.
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