Antalya is a city in Turkey, located on its south west by the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, by the Gulf of Antalya. Antalya’s rich past makes it the most liked spot by tourists who have a flair for history. The City of Antalya is a chamber of rich history and the sites of historic importance are looked after by the authorities to display their celebrated past to the visitors. These sites include Kaleici, a historical remnant at the heart of the town which has been reinstated to build restaurants, pubs and other places for convenience of tourists. Another must watch architectural brilliance is the Hadrian’s Gate which was constructed in 2nd century B.C. Also Yivli Minare, a fluted minaret is a one of a kind masterpiece. The Antalya Museum and Kaleici Museum are worth visiting. As a matter of fact, the Antalya has lot more to offer other than the historic sites and do not sidetrack it to be a boring city. It has its own share of fun filled activities like open air concert along the beaches and energetic night clubs. Aspendos ampytheatre is big enough to accommodate 20,000 viewers and hosts popular music festivals. With beach and mountains on its side this is wonderful destination for sailing, rafting, paragliding, scuba diving, tracking and mountaineering. The pleasant Mediterranean climate distinguishes Antalya as one of the most favored tourist spots in Turkey. And the historic wave here is more than enough to keep them interested.
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