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Antalya (Kaleiçi)
Charming Ottoman-era old town perched on cliffs above a turquoise harbour, surrounded by stunning Mediterranean beaches.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Antalya, Turkey · Asia
Antalya is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Muratpaşa, 57km from Olympos & Chimaera Eternal Flames.
Antalya is a major city located in Antalya, Turkey. With a population of 1,335,002, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Antalya sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Antalya to your route.
Antalya is one of the largest cities in Turkey and the capital of Antalya Province, the fifth-most populous province. Recognized as the "capital of tourism" in Turkey and a pivotal part of the Turkish Riviera, Antalya sits on Anatolia's southwest coast, flanked by the Taurus Mountains. The urban population of the cityRead more
is around 1.5 million, with a provincial population of 2,722,103.
The city was formerly known as Attaleia, founded around 200 BC by King Attalus II of Pergamon. Attaleia was soon conquered by the Romans. Roman rule saw the city thrive, including the construction of several new monuments, such as Hadrian's Gate, and the flourishing of nearby ancient cities such as Patara, Xanthos and Myra in the Lycia region; Perga, Aspendos and Side in Pamphylia; and Sagalassos, Antioch and Termessos in Pisidia. These cities were already significant centers before Roman influence. Antalya has changed hands in history several times, including the Seljuk Empire in 1207 and the Ottoman Empire in 1391. Ottoman rule brought relative peace and stability for the next five hundred years. The city was occupied by Italy for three years in the aftermath of World War I, but was returned to Turkey during the Turkish War of Independence.
While the city itself only has modest elevation changes, Antalya has high mountains in all directions to its interior. With moisture being trapped, the local climate thus has high winter rainfall, while the interior bay setting results in very hot summers for a coastal city.
The city is Turkey's biggest international sea resort on the Turkish Riviera. Large-scale development and governmental funding has made it a prime destination for tourists. Antalya is currently the fourth-most visited city in the world, trailing behind only Istanbul, London, and Dubai, attracting more than 16.5 million foreign visitors in 2023.
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Antalya is located in Antalya, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 36.9081 latitude, 30.6956 longitude.
Antalya has a population of approximately 1,335,002 people, making it a major city in Turkey.
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Charming Ottoman-era old town perched on cliffs above a turquoise harbour, surrounded by stunning Mediterranean beaches.
3 km · about 5 min drive
waterfall
Dramatic waterfalls where the Düden River plunges directly off a cliff into the Mediterranean Sea, viewable from boat tours below.
10 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman theatre in the world, a 15,000-seat marvel from the 2nd century still used for performances with near-perfect acoustics.
42 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Natural gas flames that have burned continuously from the rocky hillside for thousands of years, the origin of the ancient Chimera legend.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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