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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
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Antalya
Antalya, Turkey · Asia
About Antalya
Antalya is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Muratpaşa, 57km from Olympos & Chimaera Eternal Flames.
Antalya is in Turkey, with about 1.3 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Muratpaşa, about 6 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Antalya?
Within an hour or so of Antalya: Antalya (Kaleiçi) (3 km), Düden Waterfalls (10 km), Aspendos Theatre (42 km), Olympos & Chimaera Eternal Flames (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Antalya?
The nearest famous roads are D400 Lycian Coast Road (Kaş–Demre) and Lycian Way.
Where is Antalya?
Antalya is in Antalya, Turkey, about 6 km from Muratpaşa.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,335,002
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Turkey
- Region
- Antalya
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates
- 36.9081, 30.6956
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Worth the detour from Antalya
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
Düden Waterfalls
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
Aspendos Theatre
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
Olympos & Chimaera Eternal Flames
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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