Must-see attractions in Antalya

  • Narrow street in Antalya old town, Kaleici.

    Kaleiçi

    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…

  • Woman photographing statue of Tyche (Fortuna).

    Antalya Museum

    Antalya

    Do not miss this comprehensive museum with exhibitions covering everything from the Stone and Bronze Ages to Byzantium. The Hall of Regional Excavations…

  • Turkey, Antalya, Yivli Minare mosque

    Yivli Minare

    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…

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    Hadrian's Gate

    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…

  • Roman Harbour

    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…

  • Kesik Minare

    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…

  • Mawlawi Lodge Museum

    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…

  • Sultan Alaadın Camii

    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…

  • 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…

  • Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Camii

    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…

  • Hıdırlık Kalesi

    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…

  • Konyaaltı Plajı

    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…

  • Antalya Culture & Arts

    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…

  • Yenikapı Greek Church

    Antalya

    This small 19th-century church, renovated in 2007, has a beautiful interior with frescoes and hand-carved decorations. Orthodox services still take place…

  • Saat Kulesi

    Antalya

    Built under the reign of Sultan Abdül Hamid II (r 1876–1909), Antalya's clock tower marks the Kale Kapısı entrance to Kaleiçi.

  • Lara Plajı

    Antalya

    South of the centre, Lara is sandier than Konyaaltı to the west. Dolmuşes run here down Atatürk and Fevzi Çakmak Caddesis.

  • Kale Kapısı

    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.

  • Tombs

    Antalya

    Just to the west of the Yivli Minare are two türbe (tombs), one from the late 14th century and the other from 1502.

  • Elevator

    Antalya

    Descends the cliff to Kaleiçi's Roman Harbour from the western end of Cumhuriyet Meydanı. Expect big queues in summer.

  • Karaalioğlu Parkı

    Antalya

    This large, attractive, flower-filled park has great views over the sea and is prime sunset-promenading territory.

  • Viewpoint

    Antalya

    Above the Roman Harbour, this small park has fountains, statues of frolicking animals and sweeping views.

  • Atatürk Statue

    Antalya

    The broad plaza of Cumhuriyet Meydanı is centred on this statue of Atatürk riding a horse.

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