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MUSEUMS, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF АЛАНИЯ Archeology Museum
Being the symbol of АЛАНИЯ, this monumental building was constructed
in 1226 for military purposes to defend the pier and was one of
the unique sample of Seljuk art. After being restored between 1951-1953,
the structure gained the function of ethnography museum through
the exhibitions of carpets, clothing, pots and pans, guns,etc peculiar
to АЛАНИЯ.
АЛАНИЯ Castle
The Red Tower (Kэzэl Kule) was built in 1226. The five-storey tower is octagonal. The main support structure of the tower also serves as a cistern. The bottom floor of the tower is now an ethnographic museum.
This city, 22 km from АЛАНИЯ, has churches, baths, cisterns, residential buildings, a small stadium and theater, temples and streets lines with columns. Syedra Ruins The city of Syedra was founded in the 3rd century BC on top of a hill between the modern day villages of Kargacэ and Seki. Inscriptions found in the portion of the city which was located on the hill and the surrounding area prove that it is an old Roman ruin. The lintels of the monumental city gate are still standing. There are 3 pools in the city which were most likely used as water depots and on both sides of the column-lined streets there are historic structures and mosaics. The Port City of Iotape (Aytap) Iotape is 30 km east of АЛАНИЯ. The modern day highway along the Mediterranean coast goes right through this Roman city. The city was named in memory of King Antiochus' wife, Iotape. The city has a small port measuring 50-100 meters. The most well preserved parts of the city of Iotape are the remains of the old street, the baths, a church, a necropolis and acropolis. Selзuklu Shipyard Built in 1228, the shipyard is 56,5 m in length, 44 m in depth and includes 5 rooms. In case of any danger might be received from the south, the shipyard has been strengthened by a two storey and two room tower.
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Sьleymaniye (Kale) Mosque
Emir Bedrьddin Mosque Beside this mosque, which Emir Bedrьddin had built in 1227, is a small minaret made of cut stone. Its pulpit is one of the examples of carving art. Aksebe Sultan Mosque Aksebe Sultan is one of the first commanders of АЛАНИЯ castle.The mosque was made to be built by him in 1230. On the western side of the mosque there is a minaret special to its own architectural style. Alara Inn Built in 1232 by Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat, the Alara Inn is located on Alara Creek which forms the boundary between АЛАНИЯ and Manavgat, 9 km north of the sea. The 2000 mІ inn is made entirely of cut stone. The guardhouse, fountain, mosque and baths are in mint condition and certainly worth seeing. Sarapsa Caravanserai Located on the 15th km of the АНТАЛИЯ- АЛАНИЯ highway, Sarapsa Caravanserai was constructed by Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat's son Giyaseddin Keyhьsrev II between the years 1236-1246 on an area which is approximately 850mІ.
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CAVES OF АЛАНИЯ Kadэini Cave Situated about 15 km northeast of АЛАНИЯ, at a place called Зatak, the picnic areas in the vicinity bring a liveliness to the area. Korsanlar Cave The mouth of the cave, which is approximately 10 m wide and 5-6 m. tall, is big enough to allow boats to go in and out. The dome-shaped interior with its colorful ceiling leads northward into the pitch-black depths of the cavern. Lovers Cave The mouth of the cave is about 2 m. above the sea and big enough for a person to get through. The mouth of the cave is adorned with stalactites, stalagmites and columns. Fosforlu Cave Having a similar appearance with Korsanlar Cave, Fosforlu Cave can be accessible by boat since its entrance is wide enough. Various hues deep into the sea display superb spectacle.
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MUSEUMS, HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF АНТАЛИЯ
Founded in 1922 by Suleyman Fikri Erten and housed first in the Alaaddin Mosque in the old city and then in the Yivli Minaret, the museum was later moved to its current location 2 km further east. The museum consists of 12 exhibition rooms and its gardens and open galleries. In these halls the История of АНТАЛИЯ is given in chronological order, starting with fossils, through the Stone and Bronze ages, then through the classical and Hellenistic periods. There are mosaics, the Gallery of the Gods, Phrygian ornaments, and a room with Christian art that includes pieces of the skull and jawbone of St Nicholas, the original Santa Claus. The ethnography section has a collection of Iznik ceramics, household implements and weapons.
The City Walls : What remains today are a few bastions inside the city as well as Hadrian's Gate and its towers, the large tower facing the harbour and a few pieces of the harbour walls. One of the walls surrounds the yacht harbour and the other the city, almost like horseshoe. One of the remaining towers in the Castle Gate Square is now used as a clock tower. There are four gates in the city walls, which form entrances to the city.
Old Houses of АНТАЛИЯ : With its hot summers and mild winters, the houses in АНТАЛИЯ are designed to provide protection not against the chill of winter but against the merciless heat of summer. The stone overhangs and courtyards help provide air circulation. The houses in АНТАЛИЯ can be divided into three types based upon the design of the main hall, which also serves as a storage area. The three types are I halls, L halls and U halls. In the design of these houses, great attention was paid to meeting the necessities of daily life, while also providing harmony with nature and the environment.
The first excavations began in 1946 by Istanbul University and they resulted in many important discoveries: The theatre consists of three main sections: the seating, orchestra and stage. It held 12,000 spectators, with 19 rows of seats on the lower section, 23 on the top section, and a 52-metre stage. The stadium measures 34 square metres, with 13 rows of seats on top of the vaults. The eastern and western sides have 30 vaults each and the northern side has 10. For every three vaults there is an entrance to the stadium, and the other two were used as shops. The Agora was the commercial and political centre of the city, with shops surrounding the central courtyard, some of which have mosaics on the floor. The agora measured 76 square metres, with a circular structure in the centre with a diameter of 13.40 metres. The colonnaded boulevard lies between the Hellenistic Gate and the nympheum on the slopes of the acropolis. On both sides of the street, 20 metres in width, are porticoes, some up to five meters high, behind which are shops. The street is divided into two by a 2-metre wide water canal running through the middle. Other structures include the necropolis, city walls, gymnasium, Roman Baths, memorial fountain and the Greek and Roman gates.
Termessos : The ruined city of Termessos, lying 34km west of АНТАЛИЯ in a rugged mountain valley, was founded by the Solymi people, from the interior of Anatolia. Among the important remains are the 4200-seat theatre and the Roman stele that Augustus had built at the beginning of the first century AD. The Odeon, the covered meeting hall, has seating for 600 people. The five inter-connecting underground cisterns were used for the storage of water and olive oil. Other important remains include the Agora, with an open western side and other sides colonnaded; the heroic memorial of Hereon on top of a 6-metre high platform; the Corinthian-style temple, the Temple of Zeus, the Lesser and Greater Temples of Artemis, the gymnasium and the watch towers. In addition, there are more than 1200 rock tombs.
Ariassos : The ancient remains of Ariassos, around 50km from АНТАЛИЯ, are located on a slope and contain baths and rock tombs.
Limyra : Believed to have been in existence since the 5th century, Limyra is still in existence despite a massive earthquake in the mid 19th century although was emptied in the 7th and 9th centuries after the Arab invasions. The city, which is 11km south, composes of three section; the acropolis, areas of settlement, and necropolis.
Arycanda : Excavations of this city reveal that it probably existed from the 5th century BC, and controlled much of the Arycanda valley. Having survived a destructive earthquake in 240 AD, the city maintained its prominence until the 11th century, and its most important structures still survive today.
Simena (Kale) : Receiving its beauty from its История, sea and sun, Simena is accessible from Ucagiz. The submerged city and the ancient remains at the opposite island of Kekova island, make it a worthwhile trip. There are traces of Roman and other civilisations in Simena, the История of which dates back to Lycian civilisation. There is a small theatre carved into the rock, and Roman city walls. Aspendos: The ancient city, 48km east of АНТАЛИЯ, is most famous for its theatre, probably the best preserved in Asia Minor. It is still in use today, and stages the annual Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival every summer. It was the scene of a huge bloody battle between the Persians and the Greeks in 469 BC, and then ruled by the Spartans 120 years later. The city became part of the Seleucid kingdom after the death of Alexander the Great, and then became part of the Roman province of Asia in 133 BC. The famous theatre was built in the 2nd century AD, using a Roman design, and it is still intact. Ataturk was responsible for much of the restoration, who after visiting it declared that it should be used as a theatre rather than simply a museum. In addition to the theatre, there is an acropolis on a hilltop, of which the nymphaeum and basilica are still fairly intact. Opening hours: Summer 08.00 - 19.00; Winter 08.00 - 17.30.
Kekova : It is between Kas-Demre. It is an ancient submerged city 500 m far from the Üçaðiz Village in Mediterranean.
The city was founded around center of Lycia and outside it were the remnants of Roman city center. Roman theater and the findings at the west side of the theater still attracts the visitors. Harpy memorial on the rocks is one of the most important traces. Only the duplication of the work of art, the original of which is on exhibit in British Museum in England,can be seen in the region. Kas (Antiphellos) : One of the Lycian towns, Kas took its name from the Greek word "Phellos" meaning stony place. With its well preserved rock tombs and theater, Kas is a wonderful town on the Mediterranean coast.
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MOSQUES AND TOMBS IN АНТАЛИЯ
YIVLI MINARET (Alaaddin Mosque, Center): It is in the city center of АНТАЛИЯ. It is the minaret of Alaaddin Mosque, which was converted into a mosque in 1230 by Seljuk Sultan, Alaaddin Keykubad.Catching one’s eyes at the first look, Yivli Minaret considered as a symbol of the city. As its structure is cut up into slices by bricks, and constructed with 8 pieces of semi - cylindrical shape, it is named as Yivli Minaret. Very thick body had gained an aesthetic structure due to these grooves. Turquoise and dark blue colored Allah and Mohammad words are written to every direction of the floor. Kesik Minare Mosque (Korkut Mosque - Cami - i Kebir, Center): Seljuk Period piece of art, the mosque was previously constructed as Panagelia Church in the name of Virgin Mary by Byzantium during 5th A.D., and turned into a mosque by Sehzade Korkut during Bayezit II. It is also known as Korkut Mosque or Cami-i Kebir due to this reason. It is renamed as Kesik Minaret as the mosque was destructed after the a fire in 1851. Kale Mosque (Sultan Suleyman Mosque, АЛАНИЯ): It is at west side of the shipyard of АЛАНИЯ. It was constructed by Seljuk Sultan, Alaaddin Keykubad I. As it was re-constructed by Sultan Suleyman between 1530 and 1566, it is also known as Sultan Suleyman Mosque. Saint Nicholas Church (Kale - Demre): Myra (Demre) is known as the place where Saint Nicholas, known as Santa Claus (Father Christmas) in Christianity world, had performed his duty as a bishop. Moreover the church was constructed during 6th century as a memorial to Saint Nicholas after his death. Some remnants of Saint Nicholas tomb which has been stolen to Bari city by Italian sailors during the second half of our century are currently exhibited in the АНТАЛИЯ Museum. International Santa Claus (Father Christmas) Festival organized every year in Kale(Demre) and Kas between December 6-8 turn into a symposium where foreigners have also participated in АНТАЛИЯ recently. Aya Yorgi Church (АЛАНИЯ): It is
thought that the church within the АЛАНИЯ Castle, was constructed
by Byzantium during VIth century A. D. Evdir Han The first stopping point on the road leading north from АНТАЛИЯ is the Evdir Han, lying 18km from the centre of АНТАЛИЯ, a rectangular structure made of cut stone and rubble. Its most interesting feature is the sharply pointed portal. Keykavus I had the han built between 1210-1219 AD. Kirkgoz Han Kirkgoz, 30 km from АНТАЛИЯ, is extremely well preserved, and although built by one of the sultans departs from the traditional style of their usual hans. It is made from cut stone and rubble.
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CAVES OF АНТАЛИЯ Geyikbayiri Cavern Location: АНТАЛИЯ Properties: The deepest point of the cave with a total length of 120 m is 6.5 meters in respect to the entrance. The cavern was found precious enough for cave tourism and the studies are still progressing. The cavern displays generally dry characteristics but it is sometimes in the kind of active cavern. It is completely dry in summer months. In precipitant seasons, as the floor water level rises, the floor of the cavern is flooded. The temperature inside the cavern is mostly cool according to the open air in summer. In Autumn, the temperature displays equivalence with the open air temperature. Karain Cavern Location: АНТАЛИЯ Properties: The Karain cave which is one of the greatest natural caves of Turkey, is 150 m high from the travertine valley in front, 430-450 m. high from the sea. The cave stands in the period of the beginning of the История of the mankind, as the cavern was continuously accommodated by early humans during the prehistoric and classic periods starting from lower Paleolithic, medium and high Paleolithic, Neolithic, Calcolithic and Ancient Bronze stages. As a natural result of this, the cavern contains a thick cultural layer which can be 11 meters. But the longest and most important accommodation period of the cave is relevant with the Paleolithic period. The usage at the classical period is more likely as an Offering Cave(Temple) and there are Greek inscriptions and niches at the cave exterior walls and ceiling. The archeological findings discovered from the archeological excavations done inside Karain Cave are displayed at the АНТАЛИЯ Museum and at the Karain Museum which is just near the cave.
Kocain Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ Properties: The cave contains the widest entrance and one section largest gallery of Turkey. There are 50-60 m. high pillars and a cistern from the Roman period inside the cavern. The cave was formed from two extremely large saloons and the entrance is 35x70 meters wide. Konakalti Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ Küçükdipsiz Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ Properties: The kind of the cave is dry and horizontal and the total length of the cave is 74 m, and the deepest point of the cave in respect to the entrance is 27.5 m. After a narrow entrance, the cave continues towards northwest with an approximate inclination of 25°. Towards the end of the cave, the frequency of travertine stalactites and stalagmites are increased. As the karstic floor waters stay at higher parts, the cave is always dry. The cave is chilly when compared with the open air. When the temperature of the open air is 20°C, it is 17°C at the end of the cave. Papazyakasi Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ Properties: The cave is at the middle of the travertine step descending towards the sea, at 20 m. height from the sea. The total length of the cave is 149 meters. There is no water or pond inside the cave. The development of the cave had been halted. The cave floor had become rough ground with climbs and downwards and sometimes becomes very narrow because of the rock blocks falling from the ceiling of the cave. The number of the stalactite and stalagmites are at very low numbers. There is no air current. The Papazkayasi cave is totally formed among a crack in the direction of north - south. АНТАЛИЯ travertine, are related completely with Cuaterner, possibly Pleistocene periods with their average thickness of 250-300 m. The cave is located below the shore cliff of 40 m. height.
Yerköprü Cavern Location: АНТАЛИЯ Properties: The cave, with the total length of 110 m. has the deepest point at 27 meters in respect to the cave entrance. The development of the cave had been halted. Because of the connection with the sea, the cave could be called as "marine cave" The cave is dry. The floor of the saloon having the connection with the sea is partially covered with sea water. The temperature of the cave is relationally chilly when compared with the open air. The Yerköprü Cave is formed by the collapsing of a cave with initial minimum length of 150 meters among the east - west direction totally inside АНТАЛИЯ travertine. It is planned to be utilized as cafeteria, casino or restaurant because of its size. Altinbesik Cave
Properties: The cave, with the total length of 2500 m. has the highest point at +101 meters in respect to the cave entrance. It is a horizontal and partially active cavern. As the lower and medium parts of the cavern are sometimes active, small lakes are formed at the dry seasons most of the time. The upper level is always dry. The air of the cave is very humid and the average temperature is around 16-18°C. No animal groups drawing attention are encountered. Altinbesik Cave is one of the most beautiful caves of Turkey. The karstic topography of the environment and the pine forests exhibit a marvellous spectacle. The cave is at the exit end of a very long and big underground system. This big system pulling Kizilova, Kambos and Söbücesuyu ends at the Altinbesik - Düdensuyu Cave under the Oruç Sinkhole Cave. Therefore, this underground water system with a length exceeding 100 km is one of the longest and biggest karst systems of the world. Big rock blocks are interesting at the high levels of the cave which loose the activity totally. Among these there are stalactite and stalagmites. The first 200 meters via the cave entrance forms the lower level and is permanently under water. Through the end of the lower level, there is a steep climb of 40 m. This climb and adjasent walls are covered with thick travertine of white color. This forms the most beautiful location of the cave.
Gürleyik Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ, Akseki District Properties: After entering the cave, in the first course, a descend from a mouth at 25 m width by stairs is necessary. Especially in spring, it is hard and dangerous to proceed forward with boat because of the high amount of water inside and because of the presence of the sharp and pointed limestone tips at the cave surface. In August, the water level falls and small lakes are formed. Kocadüden Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ, Akseki District Properties: Although the cave has horizontal localities, it mostly develops vertically and decreases down to 155 meters like stairs. Koca Düden, which drains the surface waters of Akseki Polje river basin is developed on an important fault line formed by the Upper Creates Limestone. Koca Düden holds numerous lakes within and ends with a closed siphon. Oruç Düdeni Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ, Akseki District Properties The total length is 52 meters. It is about the collapse because of the operation caused by the underwater creek passing through the lower levels of the cave. Dim (Gavurini) Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ, АЛАНИЯ District Properties The total length of the cave is 357 meters and the cave is horizontal and dry. There is only a quiet small lake towards the end of the cave. Dim cave is one of the most beautiful caves of Turkey. It is suitable for a visit as is at the vicinity of АЛАНИЯ and as the environment is covered with forests and picnic sites. Because the cave was used as a shelter by prehistoric and historic periods, the cave was called as "Gavurini Cave" by the local people.
Beldibi Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ Properties: The cave is at 25 m. height from the coast and is in the shape of a shelter. As the cave is damaged extensively by natural destruction, the filling layers are flown away by rain waters and winds. 6 layers containing totally Mesolotic cultures were determined. The cultures found inside this cave display similarities with the alizarin, solitarian and tardenovasior cultures of Europe. At the excavations, Flintstones tools belonging to Upper Paleolithic and Mesolotic periods were obtained. Also, at the walls of this under - rock shelter, human, mountain goat and deer drawing sketches are present. The cave is an archeological side which is continuously open to local and foreign tourists. Büyük Dipsiz Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ Properties: The cave, with the total length of 40 m. has the deepest point at 29 meters in respect to the cave entrance. As the karstic floor water is present at the above layers, the cave is dry. The cave is more chilly than open air. The temperature outside is 20°C at the beginning of November though the temperature inside the cave is 17°C. The cave is formed between the Creates aged residual limestone and by the conglomerate limestone formations of the same age just below this layer. After a narrow entrance, with an average slope of 25° the cave proceeds towards north. Damlatas Cave
Properties: The total length of the cave is 30 m. and is dry ve horizontal. It covers an area of total 200 m. The cave is 15 meters high and has a marvelous vision formed by numerous stalactite and stalagmites. With the carbon dioxide gas, high humidity, low temperature and radioactive atmosphere, the cave is extremely beneficial for asthmatic patients. Therefore the asthmatic patients form the most dense visitor groups. The formation period of the stalactite and stalagmites inside the cave are estimated to be between BC 20.000-15.000 years. Derya Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ Properties: The total length of the cave is 124 m. and the deepest point in respect to the entrance is at 35.65 meters. The cave is vertical. As the south section of the cave is inside the sea, it could be named as "marine cave". The cave is dry and its development had been halted. The sections which are at the sea are covered with the partially salted sea water. There are a small amount of stalagmite and wall travertine developed at the grand hall though towards south the amount of stalagmite ve stalactite increases. In this section, sweet water springs gush out of cracks and mix to sea water. There is a second exit to the 40 m west of the main entrance. With the width of 0,5 meters ve1 meters length, the entrance is seen as a widened crack. Air is relatively chilly in respect to open air in summer.
Çimeniçi Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ, АЛАНИЯ District Properties: The Total length of the cave is 10 meters and except for a steep climb it is totally horizontal. Because the thickness of the limestone in which the cave has developed is in a limited and congested area, the cave is totally dry hydrological. The atmosphere of the cave is relatively chilly when compared with open air. The average temperature is around 17°C - 20°C. The cave has been formed by numerous connected chambers and two layers. The cave has a single aperture among the direction of East, Southeast - West initially and later the chambers were formed as the aperture was divided by travertine pillars. There are numerous chambers at the primary section and is completely horizontal. The cave then proceeds to the second section via a steep climb of + 57 meters. This section of the cave is +10 meters higher than the entrance and is formed by two big chambers. The cave is extremely rich on the basis of travertine deposition. The travertine pillars forming the chambers cover most of the space. The side walls are decorated with drapery travertine. This cave is interesting because of the beauties of the natural formations and accompanying historic remains in the vicinity. The usage at the historic periods ware understood though no written documents were revealed by the recent studies. The cave has not been involved in the touristic locations.
Mahrumçali Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ, Manavgat District Properties: The total length of the cave is 157 m. and the deepest point in respect to the entrance is at - 36 meters. The cave is semi horizontal and semi active. Water flows inside the cave only in the precipitant seasons. The temperature of the cave in summer months is around 16 - 18°C. Geology - Geomorphology The cave is developed at the contact point between the Cebireis formation and the Mahmutlar formation which is below. The cave is inside the dolomithic limestone and over the micaschist layers and dives towards south by 15 degrees concordant with the curvature of both layers. Peynirdeliði Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ, Kemer District Properties: The total length of the cave is 74 meters and the deepest point in respect to the entrance is at - 19 meters. The cave is dry and is mostly vertical. Most part of the cave is dry. There is only a small lake at the end and the deepest point of the cave. The temperature of the cave is 17°C in Autumn. As the cave entrance is relatively large, the temperature of the inner cave changes relatively to the conditions of open air. There are stalactite, stalagmite and pillars developed inside the cave. The surrounding natural beauties and historic ruins makes the cave more attractive.
Location: The cave is located inside the area of Oymapinar Dam at Manavgat District, АНТАЛИЯ. Properties: The cave has developed horizontally and is an active cave with a total length of 7 meters. The water level inside the cave rises in spring. The cave had been discovered by encountering a natural gallery during the construction of injection galleries of the dam. As the cave has been developed inside Conglomerate, the cave has significant scientific value. Sirtlanini Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ, Kemer District The cave is located between Yukari Çamarasi and Narligedik villages of Karacasu sub district. Reaching the cave from both of the villages is possible. A walk of 20 - 25 minutes from Narligedik village is necessary to reach the cave. The cave is close to the Aphrodisias ruins. Properties: The total length of the cave is 348 meters (Main Gallery: 147 m.) and the deepest point in respect to the cave entrance is at -32 meters. It is a horizontal and dry cave. The cave starts with a very narrow mouth. After 4 - 5 meters the main cave opening is reached. The saloon is divided into 5 - 6 sections by the pillars developed side by side and finally forming walls. All of the chambers connected to this saloon is decorated with stalactite, stalagmite and pillars. As the temperature outside is 28°C and the relative humidity is 44 percent, the temperature inside the cave is 17°C and the humidity amount is 85 percent.
Aslanli (Yaren) Cave Location: АНТАЛИЯ, Manavgat District Properties: The total length of the cave is 110 meters and the cave is partially horizontal, partially vertical. It is a dry cave. The temperature in October is 18°C. The cave has developed inside the dolomithic marble of Mesozoic age and on a large fault. After a steep downwards descent of 6 meters, the cave descends towards west with 26 degrees among a big fault roughly in the direction of east - west, and after 40 meters the cave enlarges and the floor looks like an inclined saloon. The floor of the saloon is covered with muddy ground and rock blocks fallen from the ceiling. The stalactite and stalagmites formed drapery and flag travertine on the walls. The name of the cave comes from one of the stalagmite which looks like a sitting lion.
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PARKS IN АНТАЛИЯ
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The museum includes certain sections
in which archeological and ethnographic works are kept and exhibited.
The most ancient work displayed in this museum, is the inscription
in Phoenician language dated back to 625B.C. Bronze, marble, ceramics,
glass and mosaic finds belonging to Roman, Byzantine periods, an
epitaph in Karaman language and coins of Archaic (7-5 B.C century)
, Classical Ages, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, Ottoman and Republican
Periods are exhibited in archeology section. The ethnography section
includes Turkish Islamic works of art and traditional belongings,
guns, handicrafts, jewels, pots and pans collected from the environs
of АЛАНИЯ. A symbolic section of a traditional АЛАНИЯ house can
also be seen in this part. 
Kэzэlkule Ethnography Museum 
The Red Tower 
The
mosque, which reflects Ottoman architectural design, is known to
have been built in the 16th century on top of a Selзuk temple.
The wooden windows and doors are beautiful examples of Ottoman carvings.
АНТАЛИЯ Museum : Founded in 1922 by Süleyman
Fikri Erten and housed first in the Alaaddin Mosque in the old city
and then in the Yivli Minaret, the museum was later moved to its
current location. The museum consists of 12 exhibit rooms and its
gardens and open galleries. In these halls the История of АНТАЛИЯ
is given in a chronological and instructive fashion starting with
the first humans and continuing without interruption to the modern
era.
Kaleici : Today the historical old city
of АНТАЛИЯ known as Kaleici (the inner castle) is surrounded by
two walls, most of which have fallen down. The inner wall encloses
the harbour in a semicircle. As a result of restoration, Kaleici
has turned into a major tourist centre with guest-houses, bars,
shops and restaurants, and the Roman harbour has been turned into
a modern, well-equipped marina. As a result of the restoration work,
the Ministry of Tourism was awarded the Golden Apple (Tourism Oscar)
in April 1984 by FIJET. 
Hadrian's Gate : The only city
gate to have survived until the present day is the most attractive
of the Pamphylia: Uckapilar (Three Gates), also known as Hadrian's
Gate, which is guarded by one tower on either side. Built to honour
the emperor Hadrian's visit to the city in 130 AD, the whole gate,
except for the columns, is made of pure white marble. The reliefs
and carvings are extraordinary. 
Perge : Situated 18 km east of АНТАЛИЯ, Perge
is in the city limits of Aksu Bucagi. Because of its location on
the Cilicia - Pisidia road, it was a vital part of the province
of Pamphylia, and was founded around the same time as the other
cities in the area (7th century BC). It was an important city for
Christians of Perge who had worshipped the mother goddess Artemis.
St. Paul and Barnabas visited the city and wealthy benefactors like
Magna Plancia had a number of important memorials built here. 
Olympos : Lying between Kemer and Adrasan
is the ancient harbour village of Cirali, the ruins of Olympos and
the site of the Chimaera. The История of Olympos dates back to the
2nd century BC when it was an important Lycian city, although it
was empty by the 6th century. The Olympians worshipped Hephaestos
(Vulcan) the god of fire, probably connected to the eternal flame,
or Chimaera, which still emerges from the mountain. Known also as
Yanartas (burning stone), the flame is caused by the burning of
natural gas emerging from the mountain. Apart from the ruins, Olympos
is well known for its simple treehouse camps, where most tourists
stay, and a natural environment thanks to forests and vineyards
near to a beautiful beach. 
Phaselis : On the coast, 60km south of АНТАЛИЯ,
Phaselis was founded by the Rhodians in the 7th century BC, and
was known as the most important seaport in Eastern Lycia. On the
west of the city is Hadrian's Gate, with shops and baths on either
side. The city is accessible both by road and sea. 
Demre (Myra) : Demre was one of
the most important cities of the Lycian civilisation. 25km west
of Finike and 48km east of Kas, Demre was a place of settlement
from the 5th century BC. The city was deserted in 9 A.D after the
invasions of the Arabs. Rock tombs, theatres and the Church of St.
Nicholas (said to be the original Santa Claus) are the most interesting
sites in the town today. 
Patara : It is on Kalkan-Fethiye road,nearly
10 km before Kalkan and is located at the south. The colorful ceramics
in the center of the city reveal that the История of the city reaches
back to 5 B.C. Besides its being the birth place of St. Nicholas,it
was one of the most important seaports during the times of Alexander
the Great. Three gated city walls,one of which leads to Patara,
was constructed by the governor Modestus in 110 . One of the most
important remnants is the theater currently buried under the crystal
clear sandy beaches of Patara.
Xanthos
: Founded on the Xanthos river basin,Xanthos is the biggest
and the most ancient city of Lycia. Having being remained independent
till the invasions of the Persians in 4292 B.C,Xanthos tried hard
to defend against the invasions;however, upon realizing the remote
victory the people of Xanthos first murdered their women then commited
suicide as a whole.Afterwards 80 family imigrating to the region
refounded the city but approximately 100 years later the city was
totally destroyed by a great fire. Reesatblished city thenceforth
strengtened its connection with west and became an important center.Still
the city can not be saved from misfortune. Upon resisting to the
taxes of the Roman Brutus, the city was ruined and the people were
dragged into war. And Xanthos became the city of catastrophe. 
Important mosques in the area are Yivli
Minaret Complex, Kesik Minaret Camii, Bali Bey Camii, Muratpasa
Camii, Iskele Camii, Karatay Medrese, and Ahi Yusuf Camii and Tomb.
Location: АНТАЛИЯ, Akseki 
Location: АНТАЛИЯ, АЛАНИЯ District 
Tilkiler Cave 
Taurus Moutains With an elevation of at least
1000m, the Taurus Mountains are quite cool even in the summer and
the people of АНТАЛИЯ and the nomadic Yoruk people spend their summers
up here. The primary highland villages are Bakirli, Feslegen, Yesil
Yayla and Saklikent. 
