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In the 11th Century BC, Attalus, King of
Pergamon ordered his soldiers to look for
the most beautiful place on earth. After a
long journey they arrived at a place and
said “this must be Paradise on Earth”.
Attalus chose to build a city on this spot
and named it Attaleia after himself.
Today’s Antalya is one of Turkey’s most
important cities and the jewel in the
crown of the stunning Mediterranean
coast, known as the ‘Turkish Riviera’. The
clear, warm waters of the Mediterranean
shimmer to the fore with the majestic
peaks of the Taurus Mountains rising
high above the city. At the heart of the
city is the old town of ‘Kaleiçi’ set within
the original city walls, with its narrow
winding roads, traditional old houses and
charming harbour.
Attaleia became one of the Roman
Empire’s most important cities, and was
visited by the Emperor Hadrian in 130
AD. reisen Antalya
The triumphal arch which was built
in his honour is still standing today. Also
famous amongst Antalya’s sights is the
unusual ‘Yivli’ (fluted) minaret which
has become a symbol of the city. Culture
vultures will find plenty to see and do in
the surrounding area with the magnificent
ancient cities of Side, Perge and Aspendos
within easy reach.
As well as being a tourist resort, Antalya is
also a living, breathing city, which means
that there are plenty of shops and some
excellent restaurants in the area around
the harbour – of course, you do pay a
little extra for the view, but it is more
than worth it.
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