One of the major cities in Turkey on the central Mediterranean coast, Antalya is known for wonderful mountains that surround the city, pebble beaches, and historic Roman-Ottoman core. This is the perfect place where you can explore the quiet beach towns and the ancient cities of the region from.
Antalya has a lot to offer to the visitors. You can visit several sites where you can explore Lycian, Pamphylian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman architecture and cultures. Strolling along the narrow cobbled streets of Kaleiçi will also be a good experience for you. The city also has several other historic sites including Hadrian's Gate, Kesik Minare, Yivli Minare, a few museums like Antalya Archaeological Museum, and also Karpuzkaldiran, Tünek Tepe, and Karaalioglu Park etc.
How to Reach: The nearest airport is Antalya Airport (AYT). If you are coming down by train, the nearest train station will be Burdur, located 122 km north. Antalya is well-connected with rest of the country by bus service.
Antalya Archaeological Museum
Antalya Archaeological Museum is one of the notable museums in the world and is the only Turkish museum with a dedicated children's department. You can see a rich collection of exhibits, articles from various periods like Helensitic, Roman and Byzantine, and a wide range of fossils dating back to Stone and Bronze ages.
Perge
Perge, located just 15 km east of Antalya, is known for its historic ruins that spread on two hills. Once the capital of the then Pamphylia region, Perge, currently is a tourists' delight, especially for those who have interests in history and historical sites. The most popular attraction of the place is perhaps the acropolis that dates back to the Bronze Age.
