Sights Antalya, Turkey

Antalya is the pearl of the Turkish coast. The city has a sailing marina and the old town with Roman and Ottoman buildings. Almost all the sights of Antalya are concentrated in the old town, behind the ramparts. Antalya is also known as the Anatolian Riviera. This is the most popular place in Turkey. Tourists from all over the world come here on vacation. Many historical monuments located in the city. If you need an active rest, then Antalya is the place that you need. Nature lovers Antalya made separate surprise, because city beaches are famous for their inexpressible beauty, and excursions to attractions metsnym held daily.

Murat Pasa Mosque
The mosque was built in the XVI century. His fame she has received thanks to its unique decoration of tiles.
Evliya Celebi visited Antalya in 100 years after the mosque was built. He said that Murat Pasa Mosque - is the most famous mosque in Antalya, and that according to the inscription on its southern portal was built in 978 by the Muslim calendar. Religious records in 1574 was taken note of the fact that this mosque was built "Murat Pasha, Lord of Karaman.

Monument Artyurku
This the first of the monuments to the founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. This is the largest monument to Ataturk in Turkey. It is located in the city center, at the Republic Square. The second is in the center of Vatan Square.

Kaleychi
Kaleychi - is the heart of the city of Antalya. Kaleychi - this ancient quarter, which surrounds the port. Most recently, it was restored. Today Kaleychi is a major tourist center. On its territory rebuilt many hotels, restaurants and shops.

Pergamum King Attalos II, who reigned about 2 000 years ago, sent his troops with orders to "find a place on earth to be the envy of all the kings and princes, the place attracts a universal view." Attalos was surprised by the arrival of the magnificence of this land. That was when there began the construction of the city. The town was named in his honor. For many centuries the town changed its rulers, but his name remained unchanged. Only seldzhukinazyvali his own way: "Stelai", "Sataliya", "Adalah" Antalya ". Kaleychi located in an area of 35 hectares and consists of four quarters: Selcuk, Tuzdzhular, Barbaros and Kylycharslan. Residents live in small houses, which are surrounded by fences. Each garden grow all kinds of fruit trees.

Hadrian's Gate
Hadrian's Gate is the most well-preserved monument of antiquity in Antalya. They were born in 130 AD They were constructed in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. For a time they were protected by city walls and were not used. Historians claim that this fact has caused that the gates were kept in very good condition. Gate high enough, some of the building in 2 floors. The whole construction is made of white marble. On both sides of the gate you can see the towers, which were built at different times. South Tower, the tower of St. Julia, was built of stone blocks are common during the reign of Hadrian. North Tower was laid in ancient times, and eeeverhnyaya part has been completed at the time of the Seljuk Turks.

Tower Hydyrlyk
Hydyrlyk Tower was built in the 2 nd century. This construction of the Romans. She played a major role as a defensive structure.
The tower reaches 14 m. Inside it is a huge square stone block, which allows some historians believe that the tower could also serve as a tomb.

Mosque Iskele
The mosque was built in the late XIX century from kamnya.Eta tiny mosque is situated at the foot of stone steps leading down from the street Mermerli to the Old Port. The design is based on four pillars, between which beats the source.

Clock Tower
Saat Koules was built in the XIX century and became part of the buildings of the Old City. The tower stands on the square Kalekapysy the ancient city walls. It is considered the main attraction of Antalya.

Karatay Medrese
Karatay Medrese was built in 1251 and is located in Kaleychi area. It was built as a school of the Quran. Today you can see the museum, which collects samples of fine Seljuk tiles and ceramics.

Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque
Mosque of Tekeli Mehmet Pasa was the principal Ottoman mosque in the XVIII century. It is located in the area Kaleychi, behind the Clock Tower.
The name of the architect and the date of construction of a mosque is not known.

Minaret Kesik
For a long time was the minaret of the church. In the XV century Ottoman prince Shehzad Korkut appointed governor of Antalya province of Tekke and turned the church into a mosque Friday. At the end of XIV century, the Turks built in Antalya Great Ottoman mosque. In 1480 Leonardo da Vinci described a major earthquake, during which the mosque was completely destroyed. Then the Christian church was turned into a Muslim. In honor of the Prince of the building called a mosque Korkut. Today the only reminder of the mosque ruins. Near the mosque was built minaret. In 1851 in the area Kaleychi fire broke out, during which the minaret was badly damaged.

In the Archaeological Museum of Antalya, which is considered one of the best in Turkey, a collection of finds from prehistoric times to the Ottoman period. Among them, gallery gods of Perge and the Roman sarcophagi.

Far from Antalya are the ruins of ancient Termes. The city was destroyed by an earthquake in V. AD Part of the ruins Termes covered with lush vegetation. From the city were fragments of the temple of Hadrian (II century AD.) Gymnasium (the place of training athletes), Odeon (a kind of old concert hall), the temples of Artemis and Zeus, the remains of the theater. Wise to save the agora (the area for public gatherings) with covered galleries. Near the area geroon - chapel for sacrifices. At the top of the hill is a necropolis.

From Hellenistic gate to the citadel is ceremonial road. In the middle of the road is running water, and sidewalks are in the shade of a covered colonnade. We can distinguish an ancient mosaic pavement, and on some columns - the bas-reliefs depicting gods. The second was the main streets of the agora to the nymphs (nadkolodeznomu pavilion). From all Nymphea preserved only figure of the god of the river Kestra

Some entertainment:
Akvalend
Akvalend - a world of entertainment on the water, wonderful water park and this water paradise. Water slides, rivers and pools, as well as various sports facilities and entertainment - all this awaits you and your children in this unique place. You will dive into many hours of unforgettable adventure, mchas on serpentine water slides, no experience with the incomparable excitement in the "peak of suicide, a ride in a mad race down the river adventure Aqua-Trophy". His children, you can leave the children's water town with his special pool and slide. It also has several attractions that are safe even for the smallest.

Walking on yachts
What could be more beautiful transparent waters of the Mediterranean Sea. An unforgettable day on the yacht under the bright sun the south of Turkey. Sunbathing on board - a real pleasure.

Jeep Safari
During the day tourists, accompanied by a driver and mechanic make a trip by jeep along a winding mountain road. During this trip you can admire the wonderful views, visit the sulfur springs, dine in a rural tavern, to look into the mosque, and simply talk with the locals.

Rafting
Rafting - it is the thrill of rafting on mountain river in a narrow canyon, where the spray flies in the face, torrent, engaging you downstream, and ... security. Getting pleasure is guaranteed. The impressions that you get while descending the mountain rapids, you can not express in words, they need to experience. Location Tours is located 100 km from Antalya, in the Köprülü Canyon - one of the most famous places for rafting. Fascinating descent on a mountain river on inflatable rafts Dalaman - rafting and kayaking will leave a lasting impression because of the beauty, the thrill and excellent service.