Antalya is more than a beach city: with history from the Roman to the Seljuk era, waterfalls and bays framed by mountains, it can easily fill several days. Whether you stay in the city or take a day off from your beach hotel, here are the highlights.
Kaleiçi and around
- Kaleiçi: the heart of the city with narrow streets, restored Ottoman houses and the historic harbour.
- Hadrian’s Gate: a three-arched monumental gate built to honour Emperor Hadrian’s visit.
- Yivli Minaret: a Seljuk-era landmark and one of the city’s symbols.
- Hıdırlık Tower: at the edge of Kaleiçi, a great spot to watch the sunset.
Nature and beaches
- Düden Waterfalls: the Upper Düden park and the Lower Düden falls plunging from the cliffs into the sea at Lara.
- Konyaaltı Beach: a long pebble beach with views of the Taurus Mountains.
- Lara Beach: a wide, fine-sand beach that suits families.
Museum and ancient cities
- Antalya Museum: one of Türkiye’s major museums, with statues and finds from the region’s ancient cities.
- Perge: close to the airport, an impressive ancient city with a colonnaded street and stadium.
- Aspendos: a well-preserved Roman theatre that still hosts events today.
Planning tip
Perge and Aspendos can be combined in a single day; in summer, starting early in the morning helps you avoid both heat and crowds. As a family or group, a private vehicle by the hour or day makes moving between stops easy.
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