The region where Antalia settles down, in the ancient time was the center of all mystical. Today it call "Turkish Riviera" - for its archaeological values and natural beauty.
Antalia is a place where the sea, the sun, history and the nature make perfect harmony. The resort is one of the most popular in Turkey among tourists from all over the world. Purity of water and beauty of the coast - the card of Antalia. In this plan it can посоперничать with expensive and far resorts of exotic islands.
History of Antalia
The mythological city which was the house for Gods, reveals now all the secrets and miracles to mankind. Antalia is located in the west of the Mediterranean. During ancient times it was on the State of Pamphylia called by "the earth of all tribes".
This place really deserves the similar name as throughout centuries through it passed many civilizations.
In the 1st century to N э Pergamum king Attalas ordered, that his people found the most beautiful part of the earth, he wanted, that they found "paradise on the earth".
After long searches worldwide they found this earth and told that "It, should be, Heavens", and King Attalas founded the city to which gave the name "Attaleya" on this place. Since then many nations wanted to live here. When Romans grasped the Kingdom, Attaleya became the outstanding Roman city which was visited in 130 of our era by great Roman Emperor Hadrian. In his honor the arch which is now sight of the city was constructed.
After board of Byzantines, in 1207 the city grasped Selzhuki and gave it other name "Adaly", and also constructed the Minaret of Ivli known nowadays. For Selzhukami Turks came to Antalia, and, at last, at the Turkish Republic the city became important strategic port. From 1960th years the population of Antalia quickly grew, and by 1990 already made 1 146 109 person.
Climate of Antalia
The climate of Antalia is typical Mediterranean: warm and dry in the summer, with moderate rainy winters. The sun shines from April to October. Humidity is quite high, about 64 %, and average water temperature = 21.5 °C. Antalia - really magnificent place where the summer season lasts about 8-9 months.
To reach to Antalia it is possible practically from any city of Turkey. In the city there is own international airport. Antalia and its vicinities are the main sights for tourists on all Mediterranean coast.
Tourist sights of Antalia
City walls: Hadrian's memorial arch and the Tower of Hours belong up the time of the Hellenistic era.
: it is the city center which knew many civilizations throughout several ten of centuries. Now it is restored and became an attractive place for tourists with its hotels and restaurants. kept all the ancient features. For restoration of Kaleichi gave an award "Gold apple" that has the same price in tourism, as Oscar in show business.
Museum of Antalia: It is one of the most known museums of archeology around the world. Besides, in Turkey it is the unique museum which has so-called "children's office".
Hadrian's gate: This decorative marble arch was constructed in the 2nd century B.C. by Romans in honor of emperor Hadrian.
Minaret Kesik: The minaret represents Panagly's later reconstructed in a mosque the Byzantian church.
Ivli Minaret: The minaret was constructed by Selzhukami in the 13th century. Decorated with a dark blue and turquoise tile, the minaret became a city symbol.
"Khan" was a habitat Selzhukov and Turks, very important architectural value nowadays has.
Термессос: The ancient city with Agora and theater remains. Термессос is reputed as the most majestic cemetery in the Mediterranean. It is in 35 kilometers from Antalia.
Sillion: It is located in 34 kilometers from Antalia. It is between Aspendosom and Pergamum. Its construction is dated the 4th century