Antalya Citadel

Antalya Citadel

Antalya Kaleiçi: Meeting Point of History and Nature


Antalya Kaleiçi is a paradise of history and nature located on the southern coast of Turkey. If you like wandering around streets full of history and traveling back to ancient times, this area is just for you. Kaleiçi is known as the heart of Antalya and will fascinate you with its unique atmosphere.

 

🔶 Narrow, Stone-Paved Streets and Ancient Ruins

 

Filled with narrow, stone-paved streets, colorful flowers, ancient ruins and traditional Turkish houses, this region is like an open-air museum. As you walk these streets, which are full of surprises at every corner, you will feel the rich history that extends from the Roman Empire to the Ottoman Empire.

 

🔶 Hadrian's Gate: An Ancient Entry Point

 

Hadrian's Gate, which welcomes you at the entrance of Kaleiçi, is an entrance point intertwined with history. This gate was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 130 AD and it almost says welcome to Antalya.

 

🔶 Historical Buildings and Architectural Traces

 

In addition, do not forget to see historical buildings in the region such as the truncated minaret, Yivli Minaret and Antalya Clock Tower. These structures bear unique traces of Antalya's past.

 

🔶 Shopping and Taste Stop

 

If you like shopping, you can get lost among handmade souvenirs, traditional Turkish carpets and local products in the shops in Kaleiçi. In the evenings, the region becomes livelier with the cafes, restaurants and live music venues on its streets. You can enjoy the tastes of Mediterranean cuisine and enjoy the historical atmosphere.

 

🔶 Historical and Natural Beauties of Antalya

 

Kaleiçi will take you on a journey through time and allow you to fully experience the atmosphere of Antalya full of history, culture and natural beauties. A great place to make unforgettable memories!