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Yanartaş
Yanartaş is a natural geological attraction in Antalya province, known for flames emerging from the rocky ground.
- Must see
- Historic monument
City guide · Türkiye
Historic monuments, Up to 1 hour in Antalya, Türkiye — page 2
Antalya is the principal city on Türkiye's Mediterranean coast and the hub for a much wider visitor region. The compact historic core, Kaleiçi, occupies the old...
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Places
- Suggested stay
- Not recorded
- Getting around
- Walk, tram and bus
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Antalya is the principal city on Türkiye's Mediterranean coast and the hub for a much wider visitor region. The compact historic core, Kaleiçi, occupies the old walled quarter above and around the Roman harbour, while the modern city spreads across the coastal plain. Major museums, beaches, parks and transport terminals sit outside the old lanes, and many famous archaeological sites associated with an Antalya trip are separate excursions along the coast or inland. Distinguish the walkable city centre from the wider province when building an itinerary.
Checked 2026-08-26
Practical information
- Language spoken
- Turkish
- The official language of the Republic of Turkiye
- Dialling code
- +90
- The international dialling code for Turkiye
- Currency
- Turkish lira (₺, TRY)
- The official currency; one lira is divided into 100 kurus
- Emergency number
- 112
- One number for ambulance, fire and police
- Plug type
- European two-pin · 220 V
- The national living guide records 220 V and European-style two-pin plugs
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified national source in the dataset
Planning a visit
September · September stays hot in Antalya at 31.2°C by day, but nights cool to 19.6°C and rainfall remains low.
- January: viable with meaningful trade-offs
- February: viable with meaningful trade-offs
- March: good time to visit
- April: best time to visit
- May: best time to visit
- June: good time to visit
- July: recurring difficult conditions
- August: recurring difficult conditions
- September: good time to visit — current month
- October: best time to visit
- November: good time to visit
- December: viable with meaningful trade-offs
- Best time
- Good time
- Viable with trade-offs
- Difficult conditions
Sources
- mgm.gov.tr Checked 2026-08-28
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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08 45 minSillyon
Sillyon is an ancient fortified settlement perched on a steep hilltop in the Pamphylian plain near Antalya. The site commands dramatic views across the coastal landscape and preserves substantial remains from multiple civilizations.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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09 45 minSelge
Selge is an ancient Pisidian city situated in the Taurus Mountains north of Antalya. Founded by Greek colonists, it developed into a significant mountain stronghold in classical antiquity.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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10 45 minLimyra
Limyra is an ancient Lycian city in the Finike district of Antalya Province. Its open-air ruins introduce visitors to a settlement shaped by several periods of Anatolian history.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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11 45 minArycanda
Arikanda
Arycanda, locally known as Arikanda, is an ancient Lycian city ruin situated in the mountains of Antalya Province. The archaeological site occupies a dramatic hillside position with steep terraced construction typical of Lycian urban planning.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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12 45 minSyedra
Syedra Antik Kenti
Syedra is an ancient city on a hillside above Turkey’s Mediterranean coast near Alanya, in Antalya Province.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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13 45 minAlara Castle
Alara Kalesi
Alara Castle is a hilltop fortress ruin above the Alara River in Antalya Province. The castle’s character comes from its position: elevated ground overlooks the river corridor and separates the site from the province’s coastal resort landscape.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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Monastery of Doyran 14 45 minMonastery of Doyran
Doyran Monastery
Monastery of Doyran is a named historical and cultural point of interest in the Doyran area of Antalya Province. Its identity is tied to this locality and to a mapped place associated with the region’s religious heritage.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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15 45 minSouth Basilica of Side
Basilica at Side
The South Basilica of Side is an ancient ecclesiastical ruin located in the Side archaeological zone within Antalya province. This basilica represents part of the extensive Roman and early Byzantine remains that characterize the ancient port city of Side.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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16 45 minTemple of Mén (Side)
Men Tapınağı
The Temple of Mén is a sanctuary associated with Mén, a lunar deity worshipped in parts of ancient Anatolia. At Side, its remains are encountered within the ancient city's wider archaeological landscape rather than as a complete, freestanding monument.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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17 45 minArapsu Bridge
Arapsu bridge
Arapsu Bridge is a historic stone crossing associated with the Arapsu stream in Antalya. Its appeal comes from the bridge as practical infrastructure: a structure made to carry movement across a watercourse, rather than a museum created for display.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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18 45 minEurymedon Bridge
Köprüpazar Köprüsü
Eurymedon Bridge, locally known as Köprüpazar Köprüsü, is a historic stone crossing associated with the Eurymedon River in Antalya Province.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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Hercules Bridge 19 45 minHercules Bridge
Herkül Köprüsü
Hercules Bridge, known locally as Herkül Köprüsü, is a historical bridge in Antalya. It is best approached as a short architectural stop rather than a major attraction with a formal visitor programme.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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Korucu Bridge 20 45 minKorucu Bridge
Korucu Köprüsü
Korucu Bridge, known locally as Korucu Köprüsü, is a historical stone bridge located in the Antalya region of Türkiye.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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21 45 minNaras Bridge
Naras Köprüsü
Naras Bridge, locally known as Naras Köprüsü, is a historic stone bridge in Antalya Province. It offers a compact encounter with traditional Ottoman bridge engineering in a rural setting.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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22 45 minAncient theatre of Myra
Myra Antik Kenti
Myra’s ancient theatre is a Roman-era performance building within Myra Antik Kenti, near Demre in Antalya province. Its semicircular cavea is carved into the hillside, placing the surviving public architecture directly beneath the rock-cut necropolis.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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23 45 minGreek Theatre of Antiphellos
Antiphellos Ancient Theatre
The Greek Theatre of Antiphellos is an ancient open-air theatre in Kaş, Antalya Province. It belonged to the Lycian settlement of Antiphellos, the ancient town beneath modern Kaş.
- Must see
- Historic monument
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24 45 minGreek Theatre of Termessos
Termessos Tiyatrosu
The Greek Theatre of Termessos is an ancient amphitheatre located within the archaeological site of Termessos, situated in the Taurus Mountains near Antalya. Termessos was a Pisidian city known for its formidable defensive position and resistance to Alexander the Great.
- High
- Historic monument
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25 45 minRoman Theatre of Aspendos
Aspendos Amfi Tiyatrosu
The Roman Theatre of Aspendos is an ancient amphitheatre located near the modern city of Antalya in southern Turkey. Its local name is Aspendos Amfi Tiyatrosu.
- High
- Historic monument
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26 45 minRoman theatre of Perge
Perge Theatre
The Roman theatre of Perge is a performance monument within the ancient city of Perge, east of Antalya near Aksu.
- High
- Historic monument
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27 45 minRoman theatre of Phaselis
Theater
The Roman theatre of Phaselis is an ancient performance venue located within the archaeological site of Phaselis on the Mediterranean coast near Antalya.
- High
- Historic monument
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28 45 minNew Mosque, Kaş
Yeni Cami
New Mosque, or Yeni Cami, is an active mosque in Kaş, a compact Mediterranean town in Antalya Province.
- High
- Historic monument
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Acalissus 29 45 minAcalissus
Akalissos
Acalissus, known locally as Akalissos, is an ancient archaeological site situated in the Antalya region of southern Turkey. This historical settlement represents part of the rich classical heritage distributed across the Turkish Mediterranean coast.
- High
- Historic monument
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30 45 minAgora of Side
Side
The Agora of Side is a distinct civic and commercial space within the ancient city on Side’s peninsula. Its surviving footprint is read through foundations, column drums, stone blocks, and architectural fragments rather than a complete standing building.
- High
- Historic monument
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31 45 minAlakilise
Angel Gabriel Church
Alakilise, also called Angel Gabriel Church, is a historical Christian religious site in the Antalya region. It is suited to travelers drawn to quiet stone ruins, religious heritage, and the layered history of southern Türkiye.
- High
- Historic monument
How the city is laid out
Kaleiçi is the oldest and most compact visitor district, enclosed by remnants of the historic walls and descending toward the old harbour. Hadrian's Gate marks its eastern edge, while the Clock Tower and Republic Square connect it with the modern commercial centre. Konyaaltı Beach and the museum corridor extend west; Lara and the Düden waterfall areas lie east. The municipality's Kaleiçi map separates long, Roman-Byzantine and Ottoman-Seljuk walking routes, a useful reminder that the old quarter rewards a dedicated walk before transport is used for the wider coast.
Checked 2026-08-26
Getting around
Walk inside Kaleiçi and the adjoining central streets, then use Antalya's municipal tram and bus network for beaches, museums, terminals and outer districts. The airport, historic centre and western urban corridor are linked through public transport, but archaeological sites and resort areas across the wider province may require regional buses, organised transfers or a car. Do not treat every attraction marketed under Antalya as an urban stop. Check the municipality's current route and service information before travel because seasonal demand and works can alter practical connections.
Checked 2026-08-26
Common questions
How many days should I spend in Antalya?
A fixed stay length is not recorded. Separate time for Kaleiçi and the urban coast from any archaeological, beach or mountain excursion elsewhere in the wider Antalya region.
Where is Antalya's historic centre?
Kaleiçi is the old walled quarter around the Roman harbour. Hadrian's Gate, the Clock Tower and Republic Square mark the transition between its lanes and the modern centre.
Can I explore Kaleiçi on foot?
Yes. The municipality maps dedicated routes through the compact old quarter. Use transport after that walk for Konyaaltı, Lara, museums and other outer districts.
Are all Antalya attractions inside the city?
No. Antalya tourism commonly includes archaeological sites, resort towns and natural areas spread across the province. Treat those as separate regional journeys rather than urban stops.
What is the practical way to reach the beaches?
Use municipal tram or bus services for the urban coast, then walk within each beach or park area. Confirm the current route because service patterns can change with works and seasonal demand.