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Antalya
Antalya is the fifth-most populous city in Turkey and the capital of Antalya 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 city is 1,335,002 (Konyaalti, Kepez, Muratpasa), with a metropolitan population of 2,722,103.2011 Census Turkish Statistical Institute (Büyükşehir belediyeleri ve bağlı belediyelerin nüfusları) – 2011 The city was formerly known as Attalia and was founded in around 200 BC by King [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antalya Province
Antalya Province () is a Provinces of Turkey, province and Metropolitan municipalities in Turkey, metropolitan municipality of Turkey. It is located on the Mediterranean Region, Turkey, Mediterranean coast of south-west Turkey, between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Its area is 20,177 km2, and its population is 2,688,004 (2022). Antalya Province is the centre of Turkey's tourism industry, attracting 30% of foreign tourists visiting Turkey. Its capital city of the same name was the world's third most visited city by number of international arrivals in 2011, displacing New York City, New York. Antalya is Turkey's biggest international Resort town, sea resort. The province of Antalya corresponds to the lands of ancient Lycia to the west, Pamphylia to the east, and part of Pisidia to the north. It features a shoreline of with beaches, ports, and ancient cities scattered throughout, including the World Heritage Site Xanthos. The provincial capital is Antalya ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Largest Cities And Towns In Turkey
This is a list of the largest cities and towns in Turkey by population, which includes cities and towns that are Provinces of Turkey, provincial capitals or have a population of at least 7,000. The total population of Turkey is 85,279,553 according to the 2023 estimate, making it the List of countries and dependencies by population, 18th most populated country in the world. *Istanbul, Turkey's economic and cultural capital, is the largest city with a population of 15.84 million in its metropolitan area as of 2021, making it the List of largest cities, 17th most populated city in the world. *Ankara, the capital of Turkey and its second-largest city, has a population of 5.7 million in its metropolitan area as of 2021. *İzmir, Turkey’s third-largest city, has a population of over 4.3 million in its metropolitan area as of 2019. *Bursa, Turkey's fourth-largest city, has a population of over 3.1 million in its metropolitan area as of 2021. *Antalya, Turkey's fifth-largest city, has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trams In Antalya
Trams form part of the public transport network in Antalya, Turkey. Currently, a three-line system is operated by Antalya Ulaşım A.Ş. AntRay The modern Antray light rail line opened in December 2009 as a double-track 16-stop line connecting the north of the city to the center. It has 16 stops, including two cut-and-cover (underground) stations, and a depot at the northern terminus of Fatih. The tram stations are as follows: ''Fatih - Kepezaltı -Ferrokrom - Vakıf Çiftliği - Otogar - Pil Fabrikası - Dokuma - Çallı - Emniyet - Sigorta - Şarampol - Muratpaşa - İsmetpaşa - Doğu Garajı - Burhanettin Onat - Meydan''. In 2015, a Ministry of Transport, Maritime and Communication (Turkey), Transport Ministry tender for the extension of the line to Antalya Airport, Airport, Aksu, Antalya, Aksu and Expo 2016 was awarded to Makyol. The project was planned to last 450 days, and to be completed by December 2016, but test runs started on 23 April 2016 with a ceremony, about 30 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hadrian's Gate
Hadrian's Gate (, meaning "The Three Gates") is a memorial gate located in Antalya, Turkey, which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited the city in 130 CE. It was later incorporated in the walls that surround the city and harbor, of which it is the only remaining entrance gate today. The gate was rediscovered by the Irish hydrographer Francis Beaufort in 1817, while commanding on '' HMS Fridericksteen''. Description Hadrian's Gate consists of two colonnaded facades, three entry arches rising above four pylons and a tower standing on either side. It is about 8 meters (26.2 feet) high. The Southern Tower, known as the Julia Sancta, is from the Roman era but was likely built independently of the gate. The bottom section of the Northern Tower is from Roman times, but the upper part was rebuilt in the first half of the thirteenth century AD during the reign of Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubat I and contains an inscription in Arabic script. It is consider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaleiçi
Kaleiçi is the historic city center of Antalya, located along the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean coast in southern Turkey. Enclosed by ancient city walls and overlooking the old harbor, it represents the original core of the city. The area showcases the architectural and cultural influences of the Roman Empire, Roman, Byzantine Empire, Byzantine, Seljuk dynasty, Seljuk, and Ottoman Empire, Ottoman periods. Known for its narrow cobblestone streets, red-tiled Ottoman-era houses, and historical landmarks, Kaleiçi today is both a residential neighborhood and a major attraction for those interested in Antalya’s rich heritage. History The area now known as Kaleiçi (literally “Inner Castle”) was once part of the ancient city of Antalya, Attaleia, founded in the 2nd century BCE by Attalus II Philadelphus. After the Kingdom of Pergamon, Pergamon Kingdom collapsed in 133 BCE, the city briefly remained independent before falling into the hands of pirates. In 77 BCE, it was incor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkish Riviera
The Turkish Riviera (), also known popularly as the Turquoise Coast, is an area of southwest Turkey encompassing the provinces of Antalya and Muğla, and to a lesser extent Aydın, southern İzmir and western Mersin. The combination of a favorable climate, warm sea, mountainous scenery, fine beaches along more than a of shoreline along the Mediterranean and Aegean waters, and abundant natural and archaeological points of interest makes this stretch of Turkey's coastline a popular national and international tourist destination. Among the archaeological points of interest are two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The ruins of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus; and the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. The coastline is regarded as a cultural trove that provides background on a fascinating mixture of factual and mythological individuals, conflicts and events, and has frequently been referred to in the folklore of various cultures throughout history. As such, it is r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konyaaltı Beach
Konyaaltı Beach () is one of the two main beaches of Antalya, the other being Lara Beach. The beach is located on the western side of the city and stretches for 13 km primarily composed of fine pebbles, but also has some sand. The water is beautifully clear. Konyaaltı Beach has "Blue Flag" status, which confirms the good water quality. It is bound inwards by the beach park and numerous bars, cafes, nightclubs and hotels. The 'Aqualand' waterpark along Dumlupınar Bulvarı is the other border. Facilities The beach is patrolled by Life guards. The free of charge changing rooms and the showers are available for all visitors on the beach. Flora The Turkish pine and shrubs of hibiscus ''Hibiscus'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Malva, mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising List of Hibiscus species, several hundred species that are Native plant, native to warm temperate, Subtropics, subtropical ... grow along the beachfront. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Düden Waterfalls
The Düden Waterfalls are two waterfalls of the Düden River in the province of Antalya, Turkey. Upper Düden Waterfall At the Upper Düden Waterfall (), the water of the Düden River reappears from a karstic source after having disappeared away at Bıyıklı Sinkhole. Water coming through a canal from Kepez 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant forms the waterfall, which drops into the basin of the source. The source and waterfall are surrounded by a park. The site is fenced in and can only be accessed at the opening hours and by paying a fee. The opening hours are 08:00–19:00 from April to October and 08:00–18:00 from November to March. As of 2025, the fee is 70 TL (around 1.90 €) per adult. The entrance to the park with the waterfalls is located at 21. Cd. road in Şelale Mahallesi. Gallery Image:DüdenWaterfalls03.jpg, Image:DüdenWaterfalls04.jpg, Image:DüdenWaterfalls07.jpg, Image:DüdenWaterfalls10.jpg, Image:DüdenWaterfalls05.jpg, Image:DüdenWaterfalls13.jp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patara (Lycia)
Patara (, Lycian language, Lycian: 𐊓𐊗𐊗𐊀𐊕𐊀, ''Pttara''; ) was an ancient and flourishing maritime and commercial city that was for a period the capital of Lycia. The site is located on the Turkish coast near to the village of Gelemiş, Kaş, Gelemiş, in Antalya Province. Saint Nicholas was born in the town in 270, and lived most of his life in the nearby town of Myra. Only part of the site has been excavated and renovated. The protection and archaeology of the site have been subject to battles between archaeologists and illegal developers. History Hittite Period Patara was referred to as Patar in Hittite texts: "King Tudhaliya IV (1236-1210 BC), after the Lukka lands, Lukka expedition, came to this city with his army and made offerings." Iron Age The city was said to have been founded by Patarus (), a son of Apollo. It was noted during antiquity for the temple and oracle of Apollo, second only in importance to that of Delphi. The god is often given the surna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhittin Böcek
Muhittin Böcek (born 25 October 1962) is a Turkish politician from the Republican People's Party serving as the mayor of Antalya since 8 April 2019. He served as the mayor of Konyaaltı, a district of Antalya, from 1999 to 2019. Personal life He caught coronavirus during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic and COVID pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an disease outbreak, outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, in December ... and was taken to the intensive care unit on 8 September 2020, he was taken from the intensive care unit out at the end of 64 days. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bocek, Muhittin 1962 births Living people 20th-century mayors of places in Turkey 21st-century mayors of places in Turkey Motherland Party (Turkey) politicians Republican People's Party (Turkey) politicians Mayors of Antalya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hıdırlık Tower
__NOTOC__ Hıdırlık Tower () is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioğlu Park. History It is believed that the ruling Roman Empire built it in the second century CE on a square plan. In the same century, it was turned into circular tower. Under the Byzantines, it was used as a military outpost. It has since been used as a fortification or a lighthouse. The tower is situated at the southern side of the place, where the land walls of the city join the sea walls. The structure consists of a circular tower rising on a quadratic pedestal. The tower's gate at the eastern side leads to a small room, from where a narrow staircase goes up. There are signs of restoration work on the upper part done in the Seljuks, Seljuk and Ottoman Empire, Ottoman eras. Its current name, ''Hıdırlık'' (literally "a plac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of Turkey
Turkey is divided into 81 provinces (). Each province is divided into a number of districts of Turkey, districts (). Each provincial government is seated in the central district (). For non-Metropolitan municipalities in Turkey, metropolitan municipality designated provinces, the central district bears the name of the province (e.g. the city/district of Rize is the central district of Rize Province). In the Ottoman Empire, the corresponding unit was the ''vilayet''. Each province is administered by an appointed governor () from the Ministry of the Interior (Turkey), Ministry of the Interior. Background After the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic Day (Turkey), official establishment of the Republic of Turkey on 29 October 1923, changes were made to the administrative system. Two years later, Ardahan Province, Ardahan, Beyoğlu, Çatalca, Tunceli, Dersim, Ergani, Gelibolu, :tr:Genç_(il), Genç, Kozan, Adana, Kozan, Oltu, Muş Province, Muş, Siverek and Üsküdar pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
