Because of the archaeological and natural riches of the region, Antalya is also known as the Turkish Riviera. The sun, sea, nature and history combine to form a very popular resort, highlighted by some of the cleanest beaches of the Mediterranean. The 630km coastline of the province is rich with ancient cities, harbors, memorial tombs and beaches, secluded coves and lush forests, many of which are easily accessible from the city scattered.
With its palm-lined boulevard, internationally acclaimed marina, and old castle with traditional architecture, all of which is in the midst of a modern city of Antalya is an important tourism center in Turkey. Besides the large selection of hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops, the city also plays host to a number of sporting events throughout the year, like International Beach Volleyball, triathlon, golf tournaments, archery, tennis, canoeing competitions. The cultural center, which opened in 1995, hosts cultural and artistic events in music, theater and creative arts. The main area of interest in the city is central old town, inside the Roman walls, known as Kaleici, and there are many good museums.
Districts: Akseki, Alanya, Elmali, Finike Gazipasa Gundogmus, Ibradi, Kale, Kas Kemer, Korkutali, swordfish, Manavgat and Serik are all the cities in the provinceAntalya.
Akseki
After Alanya Akseki is the oldest district in the province of Antalya, and has an appearance that befits its location in the rugged Taurus mountains, in a wooded and very rocky area. The history of Akseki dates back to Roman times when it was known as Marla (Marulya) and was continuously inhabited until the present day. The developments in the field of tourism have in the Antalya region in recent years was also seen in Akseki. The area is well known for the snowdrop flower, and every years sees local and foreign visitors coming every winter to see these flowers breaking through the snow, when the first signs of spring.
In the Giden Gelmez Mountains, goats are protected and limited hunting is available year-round with the purchase of a license. Another spot frequented by visitors is the trout farming facilities in the villages of Sinan hoca and Gumusdamla. The primary game in the area is mountain goat, rabbit, bear and foxes.
Other areas that are worth a visit Göktepe Highland, Giden Gelmez Mountains, Cimi Highland, Irmak Valley and the 340-meter-deep cave Bucaklan, which has only recently discovered. Buildings of interest are the Ulu Camii and madrasahs.
Elmali
The exact founding date of Elmali, which is located within the borders of ancient Lycia, is unknown.Excavations show in the east near the village of Karatas Semahöyük, and in the west to the village of Beyler that the area was settled seen the Bronze Age.
Throughout history it has suffered and the increasing Falling property of the Lycian region, in each case by the Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans ruled kingdom.
There are several tumulus tumulus in the surrounding villages. The first is west of the city in the village Mugren, at whose head sits a small fortress from the Roman period. Surface-level archaeological research indicates that the area was inhabited in the Bronze Age by various civilizations. Another village in the West, Semahöyük has a grave mound, but due to the fact that an Ottoman cemetery on which it is located, has been done no research. The third and largest tumulus is in Beyler, south of the city on the Elmali - Kas road. Excavations conducted here show that the area was continuously inhabited from the Bronze Age right up to the present time. The items unearthed in the excavations are exhibited in the Antalya Museum.
East of the city 6 km from the village of Elmali near the village of Bayindir, there are several tumulus together. Artifacts from the 7th Century BC were unearthed during the excavations. Now on display in a special section of the Antalya Museum, set dhese results of a cross section of life in that time. A statue made of pure silver and two vehicles made of ivory from the fact that the art of sculpture in ancient Anatolia had reached a level of some sophistication.
There are memorial tombs and graves in Karaburun Kizilbel. The walls of the King's Tomb in Karaburun, on the Antalya - Elmali street, is decorated with frescoes depicting scenes of hunting and war. The grave in Kizilbel west of the city on the Elmali - Yuvayol road, and a single room of limestone blocks.
Define described as a treasure of the century this was discovered in 1984, just north of Antalya - Elmali road between the King's Tomb and the village Gokpinar. Consisting of 190 pieces of ancient silver coins, the treasure was smuggled to America by antique treasure thieves. It is still on display in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts as part of a private collection. The Athens Decadrachme, 14 pieces each worth $ 600,000, should be to find the world's most valuable treasure.
Mosques The most interesting mosques in the area are Selcuklu Camii, Kutuk Camii, Sinan-i Ummi Camii, Omer Pasa Camii and medrese.
Korkuteli
The hotel is located 67 km from Antalya, is Korkuteli of Antalya in the east, Burdur surrounded in the north, Mugla to the southwest and south Elmali and Kumluca. The effects of the Mediterranean Klimas can be seen in this region of lakes but the further one goes inland, the more continental climate with cold winters and hot summers.
3 km west of Korkuteli is the Alaeddin Mosque, the only door that is still standing. In the same area is the Seljuk religious school which bears the name of its founde, r and was by El Emin Sinaeddin gebautmidogullari the Ha dynasty in 1319
Gundogmus
There are numerous ruins of ancient cities in the district Gundogmus, 182 km from Antalya. The most important ruins are the Hagiasophia town, 7 km to the north of Guzel Bag Bucagi, but no excavations carried out here. There are also the ruins of Asar at Sumène (7 km from the city center), Kese (2 km east of the village Senir) and Gedfi (11 km southwest of Gundogmus).
Other places to visit in the area are the Cem Pasa Camii, the ruins on the sinek Mountain, 15 km east of the city center and between Gundogmus Pembelik, and the ruins of the Kazayir at Tasagir where Gundogmus - Antalya highway.
Gazipasa
The hotel is situated 180 km from Antalya, is Gazipasa a charming little town with a 10 km long beach, beautiful forests and turquoise blue coves. Iskele, is the site of the Koru and Kahyalar beaches, an important breeding ground of Caretta caretta. Mostly undeveloped up to the present time is on the way to Gazipasar an attractive tourist area, accommodation, recreational facilities, an airport and marina currently under construction, as well as the natural and historical treasures. Antioch ad Cragum 18 km east of the village and Gazipasa Guney, these ruins gets its name from the comma Gene King Antiochus IV, and are on the three hills that stretch out towards the sea are found. It has the ruins of a castle fromthe Roman and Byzantine times, a column-lined boulevard, agora, baths, triumphal arch, a church and the city necropolis. The barrel-vaulted memorial tombs with their pre-entrance porticoes are well preserved and reflect a style peculiar to the region. Adanda (Lamos) This ancient city is located 15 km northeast of Gazipasa away, and was founded 2 km north of the present village Adanda, up to the summit of a high and steep hills. It is a walled city with a large tower south of the city gate, and among the ruins are a fountain, carved into the rock and two temples. Other significant ruins are the tombs in the necropolis of single pieces of carved stone. These remains are a good representation of culture and art of the mountainous region of Cilicia.
This can ruin old Nephelis by Muzkent be achieved through the village 12 km to the Gazipasa-Anamur street and take gravel road south for about 5 km. The southern area is dUrch the sea and the steep cliffs surround it. The town consists of the acropolis and the remains of houses in East-West fashion shoot. The only standing structures date from the Roman and Byzantine periods and include a medieval castle, a temple, a musical hall, irrigation system and the necropolis.
Selinus on the slopes southwest of Hacimusa Gazipasa Creek Beach, the ancient city of Selinus is located in one of the most important cities in the mountainous region of Cilicia. Up on the hill is the Akropolisebenso like the walls and towers of the medieval castle, which are quite well preserved. In the Acropolis, a church and cistern have survived the ravages of time. The other buildings of Selinus are near to the beach and on the slopes, including the baths, agora, Islami Yapi (mansion), aqueducts and the necropolis. Most of the bones in the Alanya Museum were brought from the Necropolis and allow the workshop to exist in the museum.
Kumluca
Directly on the plane formed by the silt carried down from the mountains by Alakir gavur Creek and Brook, Kumluca is surrounded by the towns of Finike and Elmali. In the upper reaches of the Alakir fed by the springs from Önemli Creek Mountains and the Beydaglar Mountains, there are trout and striped mullet.
