Antalya
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.
PLACES TO SEE IN ANTALYA
Kaleiçi, Düden Waterfall, Antalya Zoo, Konyaaltı Beach, Manavgat Waterfall, Karain Cave, Olimpos Teleferik, Ulupınar and The Land Of Legends.
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Kaleiçi
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.
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Düden Waterfall
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.
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Olimpos Teleferik
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”
