How to Explore Impressive Attractions with Antalya Holidays

Antalya is a majestic coastal city of Turkey, which attracts millions of tourists every year. It is situated on the Turkish Riviera and is the biggest international sea resort of the country. Founded by Roman King Attalus II Philadelphus in the 2nd century BC, it was called 'Attaleia' in those times. During the rule of the Byzantine Empire, it was a major city. Later, Antalya came under the rule of Seljuk Turks in the 13th century until it was conquered by the Ottomans in the 14th century. After Turkey became a republic, the city underwent a major transformation in the 1970s. What was a pastoral town was developed into one of the largest metropolitan areas of the country.

Your cheap holidays to Antalya would give you the chance to explore the city's most popular attractions. Among them is the Old Town or Kaleici. As you take a stroll in this maze-like neighbourhood, you'll come across some whitewashed Ottoman mansions with red roofs and cobblestone streets. This gives you the feeling of being transported back in time. You can also find restaurants, boutique hotels, art galleries, and souvenir shops in this part of the city. You can also explore some tourist attractions like the main square and the Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque.

During your Antalya holidays, you'll also get the opportunity to visit the Antalya Museum. It covers a vast area of 7,000 square metres and is one of the largest museums in the country. The museum showcases about 5,000 works of art that give some detailed insights into the history of Anatolia's Mediterranean and Pamphylia regions. In the year 1988, it won the 'European Council Special Prize'. The Antalya Museum has 13 exhibition halls and an open-air gallery that display the exhibits. Among the 13 halls is a children's section, where the kids can explore some antique items and toys. 

While enjoying your cheap Antalya holidays, you'll also get the chance to explore an intriguing archaeological site called Aspendos. It is located at a distance of about 40 kilometres to the east of Antalya and was an important city in ancient times. It is home to a well-preserved Roman theatre, which is visited by many of the tourists who arrive in the city to witness its historic attractions. This theatre is used as a venue in recent times to host the Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival.

Discovered by an Irish-British hydrographer known as Sir Francis Beaufort, the Hadrian's Gate is another fascinating attraction you can visit while touring Antalya. It was constructed in the name of Hadrian, who was a Roman emperor between the years 117 AD and 138 AD. This triumphal arch is the only surviving entrance gate in the walls surrounding the harbour and the city. It consists of three entry arches that rise above a tower and four pylons. While the gate was being restored, several letters of bronze were discovered at the foot of this gate that were a part of an inscription used to honour Emperor Hadrian.

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