Introduction
Antalya is considered one of the largest international resorts in the world, which was built around the third century BC, by the King of Rome in 133 AD, after which King Pergamon came and re-established it, and it was a huge marine fleet, and then it grew and flourished since Roman times until it passed With a series of prosperity and development in all fields until it reached what it is now, and to get acquainted with the location of Antalya and to know what are the most famous areas in it, here is some information that we hope will be liked by our dear readers.
Location and origin of Antalya
- Location of Antalya: Antalya is located in the southwestern side of Turkey, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coastal cliffs, and was previously known as Andalya, and it is the capital of the Antalya Province.
- The origin of Antalya: The origin of the city of Antalya goes back to the Roman era during the time of King Pergom Attalos, where he ordered his soldiers to search for a place to call it the name of the paradise of the earth, and the soldiers actually found this place and called it Adalia, then it changed to become Atalia, until it became called the name of Antalya Currently, Antalya retained its title (Antalya Heaven on Earth).
One of the most famous places in Antalya
- Water City: There are many water cities in Antalya, the most important of which are Kemer and Side, and it is not possible to feel the enjoyment without staying, playing and having fun in these places, where the moderate atmosphere is far from the high heat and humidity and the calm and clear natural atmosphere.
- Sea World: For lovers of adventure and the marine world, the Antalya Aquarium offers you this adventure, as it is considered the largest water museum in the world. With its size and quantity of fish and various marine creatures, it competes with the International Museum of Genoa and Venice.
- Antalya Museum: This huge museum contains all the antiquities, artifacts and sundries, which combined the past and present, which passed on the Mediterranean coast. The museum is located opposite Ataturk Park in Konyaalti.
- Kimera: It is a small coastal tourist city, on the Turkish Riviera. This city is characterized by its wonderful beauty, high mountains, green hills, sandy beaches, quiet hotels, and tourist and therapeutic resorts.
- The Old City: This part of Antalya is known as Kalachi or the Old City, as it still retains its shape and heritage since the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman eras in terms of civilizations and developments that the region went through, as it is the fragrant past that the city is proud of.
- Ataturk Park: It is a garden and a park that extends across the sea side to the old city. This place receives daily many visits from different parts of the world and from the people of the region because of the beauty, tranquility and nature of this place, and very beautiful views, in addition to the huge area that This park is made of.
- Duden Falls: This place is amazing; Where green nature, clear water, birdsong and wonderful tranquility.
- The popular market: It is a market that opens once every week, and this market is located in every town in the city, and every market has a day for selling and contains fresh vegetables and fruits.
