Also known as the Anatolian Riviera, the city is Turkey’s most famous beach area. The resorts themselves are known for their luxurious hotels, excellent service and, most importantly, ancient monuments of history and architecture. This place is not inferior to Greece, Italy or Spain in the number of attractions, but due to lack of information is not so widely known and is considered just a popular Turkish resort.
Everyone can discover this city from a new perspective, because Antalya is a welcoming population, narrow streets, delicious local cuisine, aromas of orange blossoms, seals, the sound of the Mediterranean Sea and much more. Hurry up and book your tour at https://bronix.uz/tours/turkey/resort-antalya using BRONIX online booking service and explore this amazing city!
What can tourists do in Antalya?
A great choice for those who not only want to enjoy the beach, but also want to experience Turkish culture, shopping and have an exciting time. The city has many inexpensive hotels, many excursions and a fun nightlife. And this resort is also loved by families with kids because it’s easy to get there from the airport.
Here’s a list of local interesting locations and attractions that every traveler should see:
- Nostalgic streetcar — recognizable red-colored cars that were donated to the city by Nuremberg in the 1970s. The tracks run along the coast from the Archaeological Museum, Konyaalti Beach, City Park to the Old Town, depending on the carriage number. It is the perfect tourist route by public transportation!
- Konyaaltı’s promenade and beach is the perfect place for long walks by the sea. There are jogging and bicycle paths, rest areas, cafes and bars, and a Mediterranean City Park where you can hide from the bright sun.
- Archaeological Museum — there are 13 exhibition halls and 25-30 thousand exhibits. Most of all tourists are impressed by Byzantine mosaics, icon painting and ethnographic halls. After a cultural event, you can enjoy coffee in the museum courtyard in the company of charming kittiwakes and important peacocks.
- Hadrian’s Gate is a local triumphal arch built in 130 BC. They were erected in honor of the visit of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and have been preserved to this day. The three marble arches, columns, sculptures, bas-reliefs and a noble coat of arms are most admired.
- Hydirlik Tower — was built by ancient Romans in the II century AD. Archaeologists have not yet managed to establish its exact purpose. According to various sources, it was a defensive bastion, a lighthouse and even a mausoleum.
The old part of Antalya attracts attention with unusual mosques and minarets, many unique monuments, ancient gates and fortress walls, majestic towers and other attractions. Ataturk Park, Karaalioglu Park and Mini City will appeal to people who appreciate the city’s green oases. Collectors of historical information will enjoy spending more than an hour in one of the museums dedicated to ethnography and archaeology. And there is also everything for family recreation: aquariums, water parks, dolphinariums and amusement parks. If you are planning a vacation with a child, many local hotels are perfect.
