Destination
Antalya

Through the excavations carried out in the Antalya district in the last quarter of the previous Century, a stunning discovery of the prehistoric ages of Paleolithic, Neolithic and Mezolithic has proved the miracle of an early civilization ruled in the caves of Karain and Beldibi.
Following the Hittite dissolution some Akkadians migrated to this area after the great Trojan War according to the historical records. Beginning from the 8th Century B.C. the age of colonizing started. Side and Phaselis were the first two colonial cities built in Pamphylia. Herodot, the historian, reports that Pamphylia was conquered by the King of Lydia, Croesus. Then it was in the hand of the Persians in the 6th Century B.C. Later on, Alexander the Great captured this area in the year 334 B.C. but Perge, Aspendos and Side were not destroyed or plundered by him. After the death of Alexander the Great the City was under the rule of Ptolemaios from Egypt, and further it was a dependency of Pergamum by the decree of the Roman Senate in the 2nd Century B.C. Soon after this the King of Pergamum Attalos II had the City of Antalya constructed and the City was called as Attalos after him, later on it turned to be named as Attaleia and in the end as Antalya. Hidirlik-Tower in the City-Park, the fortresses of the eastern gate and Hadrianus Gate, which all were erected in that era, still stand there. Pamphylia was bound to Cilicia in the First Century B.C. It was mastered by the roman Empire in the 2nd Century A.D.. Christianity started to be diffused in this district in the 4th Century A.D. It was under the rule of Byzantium in the 7th Century A.D. Soon after this it was pillaged by the Arabians, then plundered by the Rodhorian, the Venetian and the Genevese pirates, and the Crusaders followed them successively. The Sultan of the Seljuk Turks Giyasettin Keyhusrev I got Pamphylia under the rule of the Seljuks at the beginning of the 13th Century A.D. Soon after this Antalya lived its jubilant days and expanded in this period and also became a city for winter-hibernation of the Sultans.
Somewhat later it was a possession of Hamitogullari and Tekeliogullari Dynasties. Then it was overrun by the Ottoman Empire in 1391.
Museums in Antalya
Kaleici Museum
Address: Barbaros Mahallesi, Kocatepe Sokak No: 25, Antalya, Turkey – 0242 243 4274
Antalya Museum
Address:About 1.5km (1 mile) to the west of town on Kenan Evren Bulvar.
Tel:+90 242 241 45 28
Open Hrs: Tues-Sun 09:00 -18:00
Antalya Museums and Art Galleries: Karain Cave Museum
Address: Yagca, Turkey
The museum at the Karain Cave, located 27 km / 17 miles from the city
Tel: +90 0242 513 12 28
Antalya Museums and Art Galleries: Alanya Museum of Archaeology
Address: Saray Mahallesi Hilmi Balci Sokak, Alanya, Turkey
Tel: +90 0242 513 12 28
Open Hours:Tues-Sun 09:00 -18:00
Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 09:00-19:3
Antalya Museums and Art Galleries: Alanya Museum of Ethnography
Address: Hilmi Bagci Caddesi, Alanya, Turkey
Tel: +90 0242 513 12 28
Open Hours: daily – 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 18:3

Konyaaltı Beach
In the west end of the City this golden coastline lies four or five kilometers to the Bey Montains. Beginning from April it is possible to enter the sea seven months of the year. Then the mountains which are 3.000 meters high above sea level offer the vacationers excellent winter sports – skiing, etc., but unfortunately they haven’t established yet.
Sands of Konyaalti aren’t so fine, but very clean as though very small refined pebbles, never hurt man’s feet.

Lara Beach
An asphalt road, in the east of the City, which length is 2 kilometers, will lead you to Lara Beach. It lies in a never-ending line and has become popular for its crystal clear waters.
A bird’s eye view of the City Park which is one of the widest and most beautiful parks in Turkey. A combination of water-pools, flowers and date trees provides not only rare scenery for the eye, but also a dazzling charm for the man. On a sunny afternoon or under the bright stars of a summer’s night what wonderful sea views from the three sides of the Park! While the tops of the “Bey Mountains” are covered with snow and winter rules far beyond, you are in fact in summer – weather and enjoy the spring. This is such a city that lives summer and winter in combination.

Mermerli Beach
Mermerli beach is one of the sandy beaches in Antalya.it is located in Kaleici.
Sometimes it can be crowded because the beach is small.You do pay a small fee to enter, but the view is stunning and the water is fantastic. You can order food and drinks from restaurant above too. We highly recommend this historical beach.

İnciraltı Public Beach
You can get down from Mehmet Manavoğlu Park by elevator or stairs.
Address: Şirinyalı Mahallesi Lara Caddesi No:107 Muratpaşa- Antalya