Sitting atop a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Antalya City stretches over what was once ancient Pamphylia and the seat of Lycia. The city was founded in 150 BC by Attalos II, the king of Pergamon, who named it Attalia and used the city to house his powerful fleet. When he died 17 years later the city was willed to the Roman republic, under which the city was further developed....
When Christianity came to the Antalya region after the second century, St Paul and St Barnabas are said to have visited en route to spread the word of God in distant lands. Attalia became a base for the Christian Crusades against the Levant and Cypriot Muslims.
During Byzantine rule Antalya was a major city. But by 1118 it had lapsed into an isolated outpost against the Ottomans, and accessible only by sea. In 1119, with the help of John Axuch, John II reconnected the city of Antalya with the rest of the empire by ridding the land routes surrounding the city of the marauding Turks.
The Antalya region was conquered by the Seljuk Turks early in the 13th century, and Antalya City became the capital of a large Turkish province.
By the 20th century Antalya's population was growing quickly. In 1911 around 25,000 people likved in the city, including Jews and Christians who lived in separate quarters around the port. The city was called Adalia by that stage, and visitors came from far and wide to see the city wall.
Antalya was briefly occupied by the Italians during World War I until the Turkish Republic was founded in 1923.
PLACES TO SEE IN ANTALYA
Kaleiçi, Düden Waterfall, Antalya Zoo, Konyaaltı Beach, Manavgat Waterfall, Karain Cave, Olimpos Teleferik, Ulupınar and The Land Of Legends.
Roman Emperor Hadrianus BC. Hadrian’s Gate, which was built during the visit of the city in 130, is considered to be the most important work reflecting the ancient times of Antalya. The historical bazaars in the castle are one of the places that has made a name for itself with restaurants and many other activities.
Duden Waterfall, which is 10 kilometers away from the city center, is divided into 2 branches after it reaches the surface at the place called Düdenbaşı. These two branches, especially the one called ‘Upper Duden’, resembles paradise thanks to its peaceful environment surrounded by rich vegetation. It is also known as ‘’Iskender Waterfall “because of the story that Great Alexander watered his horses from here. The Lower Duden (Karpuzkaldiran), which forms the other branch, flows into the sea, creating a unique landscape near Lara.
Antalya Zoo which hosts 856 creatures from 100 species locates in Kepezaltı picnic and recreation area . With its artificial and natural water sources enriched zoo has a 400 acres of land includes its picnic areas , is known as one of Turkey’s largest zoos.
Together with Lara, Konyaalti Beach is one of the two popular areas where you can swim in the center of the city. The beach, 4.5 km long part of this long beach, bil Blue Flag yemek award-winning beaches around the beach where you can eat and stay there are many facilities. The beach also hosts the ruins of Olbia, the port city founded by Termessos in ancient times.
With its natural beauty, Manavgat Waterfall is 80 kilometers away from the city center and has become popular with travelers. Its height is minimal; However, the waterfall which is poured from a wide cliff provides the ideal environment where visitors can spend their holiday with nature with its facilities. You can camp for a long time in the wonderland where 2 waterfalls with different widths are located.
Karain Cave is one of Turkey’s largest natural cave. Height from the sea is 430-450 meters. The oldest known human remains in Anatolia, as well as the portable art products unearthed in the cave, are the first examples of Anatolian art. In addition, it plays an important role in revealing the ancient environment of the Western Mediterranean with its plants and animal remains.
Olympos Teleferik, which is the longest second in the world and Europe’s longest cable car, combines the Mediterranean and the summit of the Tahtali Mountain with a height of 2365 meters. With the slogan “Sea to Sky”
The 40-50-year-old water mill located next to one of the streams where the spring water of the village of Ulupınar flows is worth seeing. Ulupınar-çıralı path used as a walking path is a place for hikers. On the walkway; age-old plane trees, moss rocks, travertines accompany you. Thanks to the spring water of Ulupınar, there are many trout farms and trout restaurants in the area. You can have a pleasant time in the cool waters of Pınar water restaurants.
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