History and culture

TERMESSOS
Termessos 34 kilometers away from Antalya in the west side of Gulluk Mountain Park, which is a natural altitude of 1050 meters on a plateau. Termessos Turkey is one of the most important ancient cities. 4200-seat theater and the remains of hundreds spread over a wide area. You should not miss.
Ariassos
Antikite dating Ariassos, Antalya Burdur highway 48 Km of a turnoff to the left returned from a kilometer. The city was founded on a steep mountain slope of the baths, in terms of rock-cut tombs are worth seeing.
OLYMPOS
Between belt and Arasan. After passing Phaselis on the Antalya-Kemer path represents the path of a sheet of Olympos. Cirali, Olympos is an ancient port near village. 2 BC 6th century, the city founded Century discharged. Celebrity Bellerophon - Chimera war is made here. After passing a stream bed after Cirali before the narrow and bumpy slope, the one-hour walk will take you a unique oğal Chimera götürcektir environment. Lodging in the mountains by the Chimera and the continuous burning of natural gas because of the "Chimera" is known as.
PHASELIS
Phaselis in Antalya-Kmemer highway 57 After returning to the left one mile to kilometer is reached. 7 BC by the Rhodesian Century, the city founded in the eastern port city of Lycia, known as the most important. Width of 20-24 meters, the ancient city into three pier is located a street. Hadrian's gate at the west end of the street, right and left sides are the shops and baths. It is possible to reach the city by land and sea.
Limyra
5 BC Kumluca believed existed in the city since the 11th century, Phoenicia highwayKm out. Damaged in a major earthquake in 141, the city survived, but 7 And 9 Suffer a century after the Arab invasion of outage. The city is composed of three parts.Acropolis, settlements and necropolis.
ARCYCANDA
Kumluca - oranges mevkiinde highway 26 kilometers away from Phoenicia. Akarcay control the valley of the city is not known exactly when it was founded. According to the findings of the city before the 5th BC Century, should have existed. A.D.Significantly damaged by an earthquake in 240 cities in 11 Continued viability as a century ago. Aalanda building known as the Byzantine period, many of the city are well-protected.
Demre (Myra)
Finike 25 km from Kas, Demre, 48 km away, is one of the largest cities of the Lycian civilization 6. BC 5 for the first time century, which became the settlement of Demre, formerly sea kıyısındayken, which lost its connection to the sea as a result of alluvial deposits brought by Demre stream. 9 M.S with the City century, was abandoned after the Arab invasions. Rock tombs, theater and St. Nicholas church buildings worth seeing .. Granary, built by Hadrian in the harbor of Demre is our connection with the Andriake.
ST. Church of St. Nicholas
Commonly known as Santa Claus, St. Nicholas in MS. MS.363 died and 245 were born in Patara near Fethiye. Well-educated son of a wealthy family of the St..Nicholas's life is dedicated to help people, especially children and sailors. The legend of Santa Claus as an additional aid provided by this reputation has been maintained and up to date.
Religious and social assistance to people as a priest in Demre St. Nicholas died, was buried in Demre and a church was built next to the grave. Some of the bones of tomb robbing pirates hijacked the Italian Bari 1080. However, some of the remaining bone pieces of the Antalya museum. The first Father Christmas symposium held in 5-7 December 1983, has since been repeated every year with the participation of people from different religions and training. In this symposium, St. Nicholas was going to the line of people of different religions and faiths of peace, friendship and brotherhood are called.
Simena (Kale)
Date of the beauty of the sea and sun, Simena is the Ucagiz can also be reached via deni. Located across from the island of Kekova, the sunken city under blue and Akeniz'in fascinating and ancient ruins are worth seeing. History Of The Lycian civilization and other civilizations, dating back to the Roman ruins of Simena can be found. Roman theater carved into the rock and the walls are just a few of them.
KAS (Antiphellos)
Kas is one of the Greek cities of the Lycian name meaning stony place "Phellos" is defined. Kas today is worth seeing a well-preserved rock tombs and theater, a seaside town.
PATARA
Kalkan-Fethiye road, nearly 10 km before Kalkan and Patara is located in the south.The colorful ceramics in the center of rock, 5 BC, the city's history Century until the show goes back. St. Nicholas oğum location In addition to being an important port city, the time of Alexander the Great.
Patara is one of the three-door walls leading to the MS. 110 One of the important legacies yaptırılmıştır.En by the governor Modestus today the theater, which is buried under the sands.
XANTHOS
Founded on the Xanthos river valley, the city's oldest and largest city of the Lycian civilization. 429'daki BC until the invasions of Persia which is independent of Xanthos, cities, bravely defended against the invaders, but realized that would not be successful before they killed their women and set fire to themselves to have committed suicide by throwing collectively. Then re-established the city of 80 families who migrated to the region, but nearly 100 years after the city was destroyed by a fire. The reconstruction of the city to strengthen its relations with the west, but has become an important center kurtulamamıştır şanssızlıklardan. Resisted the duties of the Roman Brutus, the city has been destroyed and the war dragged on ALK. And Xanthos became the city of disasters. Formed around the center of the city of Lycia and outside the city center of Rome has kalntıları. West of the ruins of the Roman theater and the theater still attracts attention. Harpy statue is one of the most important works on the rocks. Originally in England at the British Museum has a copy of the work on-site only.
LETOON
5 km to go westward-Fethiye yolndan Kinik Letoon is reached. Date, which are closely related Letoon Xanthos, Lycia is one of the important religious center uygarlığınınen. Due to the rising water level, archeological digs have been postponed. Ruins on the surface of the BC. 7. Century, and MS. 6. Century covers the process.
The most important ruins of the Greek-style theater was built.
East of Antalya PERGE
The city of Antalya between the Duden and Aksu streams is located 18 km to the east. The city developed along the coast that is not subject to pirate invasions have occurred. MÖ.332 in Perge who do not go to war, in agreement with Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine times, was considered. MS. 2. century, the 15,000-seat theater, the theater is the best preserved monument of Aphrodisias.Presumably for the theater under the shopping center has 30-rooms. Nearby excavations of the ruins are protected in the Antalya Museum. Perge, as well as many of these walls, the agora, the ancient church, and there are ways.
Sillyon
Onwards, 8 km north of Antalya-Alanya highway Silyon'a increasingly ulaşılınabilinir 35.km. Situated on a plateau in the form of an ellipse, a flat plain of the Mediterranean Silyon has one of the most unique views. BC. +. Century, founded the city from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods, as well as maintained its importance during the Seljuk. Important among the ruins of the mosque built during the Seljuk and the stadium and is located in the spo areas. However, earthquakes sırasnda theater soundstage is quite damaged.
ASPENDOS
Antalya-Alanya highway, 4 km north on the Aspendos BC. 5. Century is based. MS.2. century, restored and used as caravanserai built by the Seljuks in the Aspendos theater. Among other places in the theater a half-meter intervals and a 500-person orchestra, a capacity of 17,000 people. Is used for concerts and festival performances in the theater today. Etraındaki the theater, the agora and the Roman architecture of the churches outside the belt of 15 kilometers-pressure water is considered one of the most important works of art.
SELGE
Selge north of Manavgat, Antalya is located within 55 km from Alanya highway.Bridge over the canyon is 12 km further up the road is smooth but the jeep or bicycle, go to state. Selge, Denver, is built on the sea 950 meters high in the canyon bridge. In addition to the theater, city walls, fortresses, stadiums, and so far has been the necropolis.
SIDE
Side and Manavgat road 3 km before you reach the right turn. Establishment of the city name the exact date unknown 'Nar' means. We know that the remains of its history goes back kaar Hittites. The peninsula is formed on the walls of the city thanks to the Hellenistic and Roman periods are protected against attacks.Aqueducts to bring water from the Taurus Mountains, is worth seeing, especially in the works survive today. Its 15,000 spectator theater are among the important historical ruins. Unlike the Roman theater in Side has not been built on a hillside.The two-story theater, a series of channels placed on a height of 20 meters. Rain water passes through ducts beneath the theater. The town is also a large number of aqueducts, baths, temples, and is one of the agora.
Seleucia
Located 23 km northeast of Side Seleukia'da excavations since 1972, continues.Especially in town is famous for its beautiful scenery and pine forests.
ALANYA
135 km east of Antalya, in the city, in ancient times was known as Coracesion. Time to time, remained within the borders of Cilicia, Pamphylia region from time to time.A very important center was not until the reign of the Seljuks. The time of the Seljuks gained prominence in the city Red Tower, Alanya Museum, Cleopatra cave, sea caves and the bazaars are among the places worth seeing.
Caravansaries
HAN is the house
18 km north-west of Antalya in the inn, built in 1219 by Seljuk Sultan Izzettin Keykavus. And a spacious courtyard surrounded by rooms to the west has opened a door carved.
Kırkgöz Inn
31 km northwest of Antalya. In 1247 by Seljuk Sultan, 2nd Established by Gıyasettin Keyhusrev. Khan has been preserved intact until now. There are lots of rooms around a sofa in the middle of the Han. If there is a hole in the center. If there is a large hall on the north side.
ALARA INN
A rotation of 30 km before reaching Alanya on the highway. Was founded in 1231 by Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat side. There is relief and a lion's head motif on the big gate at the entrance.
HAN SERAPSU
Han Han, 15 km from Alanya was founded by the Seljuk Sultan Gıyasettin. (1236-1245)There are stone ceiling of the building which was built over a large area and so kaar preserved intact. The main entrance to the building north of the castle tarafındaır that image. Heen will soon have a mosque.
ALARA FORTRESS
On the Alara River rises at the top of the tower when a rock is not known to have been built. But in 1231, has been repaired after the Seljuks zaptettikten. Used for long periods of time during the Ottoman period. Use a ladder to climb the tower, a carved tunnel.
CAVES
Karain Cave
Contains 31 km northwest of Antalya. The point where the border of the mountain village of Tar buttery limestone formations caused natural caves Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic period, people have a place to shelter, but also drawing on the outer surface and revealed the ruins of his home to the mountain goddess. 1946, the excavations continue. This is understood based on the result of the excavations of the settlement 50,000 years ago. Karain, Turkey's largest cave settlement. Date of prehistoric finds a small section of the Karain Museum and exhibited in Antalya Museum.
Beldibi Cave
The cave is 25 km northwest of Antalya's coastline have been identified in prehistoric finds. In addition, there is a wall painting.
KARATAS - Semahoyuk MAARASI
Many stalactites and stalagmites in the cave is ideal for patients with respiratory tract. Concludes with a 90% moisture content in the cave in Alanya.
CAVE DAMLATAŞ
Multi-colored stalactites and stalagmites in the cave the temperature is 22-33 degrees, and 98% humidity. Reported to be good for patients with asthma and chronic bronchitis.
PHOSPHORUS CAVE, HAYDITLAR Cave, Lovers Cave
This is achieved with three boats departing from the port of Alanya in the cave.Name the shining stones of Phosphorus Cave, cave of the bandits or girls kidnapped and imprisoned haydıtların girls name, Lovers Cave name comes from the fact that Cleopatra youth in his bath.
CAVE Altinbesik Düdensuyu
-Item is close to the town difficult to reach the cave. Scientifically proven to be connected to underground cave lake Beysehir importance.