Antalya offers plenty of things for everyone to do.
If you want to enjoy sightseeing, you will find a great range of tourist attractions to keep you busy.
This city located in the southwest is filled with Turkey With everything you will undoubtedly like.
Both beach lovers and history buffs will be satisfied.
So, plan your trip by checking out this list of attractive tourist destinations in Antalya.
The most beautiful tourist destinations in Antalya
Antalya, Old City (Kalisi)
In the old town, whitewashed Ottoman mansions with red roofs line the cobblestone streets.
It is now home to a large number of hotels, souvenir shops, art galleries and restaurants.
Although it is a place to breathe in the fragrance and simplicity of the atmosphere of the old world
However, there are also many smaller tourist attractions for those who want to see the sights.
The main square contains a fort gate and a stone-clad clock tower.
While the 18th century Mehmet Tekle Pasha Mosque dazzles visitors with its stunning interior decorations.
You will also see the beautiful (truncated minaret) which was destroyed by fire in the 19th century.
It is all that remains of a building that began its life as a Roman temple, was transformed into a Byzantine church, and finally became a mosque.
Old City (Kalisi)
Old Antalya Port
Antalya's old harbour is a picturesque cluster of boutiques, cute cafes, bazaars and gently bobbing yachts overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean.
With such an atmosphere, it is hard to imagine that this place was once the main economic center of Antalya.
But from the 2nd century until the mid-20th century, it was the main port that brought trade and prosperity to the city and its surrounding areas.
These days, people come here to shop and then watch the sea sunset while sipping a cup of coffee.
Or you can head out into the Mediterranean on one of the many excursion boats for a swim and sightseeing.
Old Antalya Port
Antalya Museum
If you are interested in Turkish history, do not miss this excellent museum.
It contains dazzling exhibits, the best finds from excavation sites across the Turkish coast.
Even better, the collection is perfectly displayed, making it easy to understand Türkiye's rich (and somewhat complex) history.
The large archaeological section offers displays from the Bronze Age to Byzantium, with particular emphasis on antiquities in the surrounding area.
Antalya Museum
Hadrian's Gate
Hadrian's Gate is one of the main (and most dramatic) entrance gates to the old city of Antalya.
Lost Large sections of the Hellenistic and Roman city walls have been preserved on the eastern side of the old city, the most prominent of these sections being Hadrian's Gate.
This imposing marble entrance with three arches was built In honor of the visit of Emperor Hadrian himself in 130 AD
It is surrounded by huge towers carved with many amazing decorations.
As you walk through the arches, look up to the ceiling to see the best preserved carvings.
Hadrian's Gate
Aspendos
The main reason history buffs visit Antalya is to take a day trip to Aspendos, about 47 kilometres east.
This archaeological site is home to a Roman theatre that is generally believed to be the best preserved in the world and one of the best Tourist attractions in Türkiye.
The glory days of this magnificent ancient city were during the 2nd and 3rd centuries, when most of the monuments that can be seen today were built.
Apart from the theatre, which has been fully restored and can seat 15,000 people,
Much of the rest of the site is still in ruins and is probably only of interest to the most enthusiastic viewer.
If you don't have much time but are keen to see as many of the highlights of the Antalya area as possible,
The Aspendos, Perge and Manavgat Waterfalls Tour allows you to cover three of the most popular attractions in one day.
Roman Theatre of Aspendos
Berg
The vast Perge area, filled with rubble, half-ruined temples, and a massive agora filled with columns, is imbued with the atmosphere of past glory.
This was once the capital of ancient Pamphylia, which flourished under first Greek and then Roman rule.
The ruins here, about 17 kilometres east of Antalya, are not as well preserved as others.
But this also means that it attracts fewer crowds.
Leaving visitors able to explore the long streets lined with columns and half-collapsed temples in peace.
The Roman Baths, Hellenistic Gate and Acropolis are all particularly interesting.
Berg
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