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Antalya , Mediterranean Region

Antalya and Mediterranean Region

Amidst breathtaking scenery of sharp contrasts, Antalya, Turkey’s main holiday resort, an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards and a prize-winning marina. In the picturesque old town of Antalya, has narrow, winding streets and old wooden houses face the old city walls.
BC Since its founding in the second century. by Attalos II, king of Pergamon, the city has named after himself Attaleia Antalya continuously inhabited. The Romans, Byzantines and Seljuks successively occupied the city before it came under Ottoman rule. The elegant, fluted minaret of the mosque Yivli Minareli in the center of the city, the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat by the 13th Century built, has a symbol of Antalya. The Karatay Medrese (theological college) in the Kaleici district, from the same period, exemplifies the best of Seljuk stone. The two most important Ottoman mosques in the city are from the 16th Century Murat Pasa Mosque, remarkable for its tile decoration, and the 18th Century Tekeli Mehmet Pa5a mosque.Neighboring the marina, is the attractive late 19th Iskele century mosque built by hewn stones and set on four pillars over a natural spring. The Hidirlik Kulesi (tower) was probably originally a lighthouse built in the second century. The renovated mosque minaret Kesik reflects the long history of the city in its succession of Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans.

When Emperor Hadrian visited Antalya in 130 AD a beautifully decorated three archway was built into the walls in his honor. flank in the vicinity of the marina the two towers of the gate and other parts of the walls are still standing. The clock tower in Kalekapisi Square was also part of the old city fortifications.

In the Ataturk and KaraaIioglu parks, with their colorful exotic flowers and the bay shimmering water in front of and behind the mountains, you have no doubt why Antalya has become such a popular holiday destination. Aqua Park, on the east coast, has every kind of water sports, including many interesting water-slides.

The award-winning Kaleici Antalya Marina and Leisure Centre is one of the most beautiful marinas in Turkey considered. This center can also meet every need with its many tourist souvenir shops, cozy cafes and restaurants as well as yacht moorings and services. Sail in the morning and enjoy the peace and quiet of the marina in the afternoon. The old city walls, lit at night, lend an atmosphere of tranquility and timelessness. The Archaeological Museum with finds from the Paleolithic Age to Ottoman times, offers a glimpse into the area rich in history.The Ataturk Museum displays objects used by the founder of the Turkish Republic. (Both on weekdays except Monday)

The Antalya Altin Portakal (Golden Orange) Film and Art Festival held in the autumn, attracts both participants and visitors. The ancient theater in Aspendos is an impressive setting for some of the festival performances and concerts. Antalya is also home to annual jewelry trade shows.