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Antalya Mosque
Yivli Minare Camii
Yivli Minare Camii stands in Kaleiçi, Antalya's walled old town, on Cumhuriyet Caddesi beside Kalekapısı Square.
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- Place of worship
City guide · Türkiye
Places of worship, Up to 1 hour in Antalya, Türkiye
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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Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.
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
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02 30 minTower of Strongyli
Stroggyli
Tower of Strongyli, also known locally as Stroggyli, is a named historic structure associated with Antalya.
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- Place of worship
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Saint George Church, Alanya 03 30 minSaint George Church, Alanya
Hıdırellez Kilisesi
Saint George Church, known locally as Hıdırellez Kilisesi, is a small historic church in Alanya, Antalya Province. Its significance lies in the town’s former Greek Orthodox community and the layered religious history of the Mediterranean coast.
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- Place of worship
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Saint Mary of Pissidia Church, Alanya 04 30 minSaint Mary of Pissidia Church, Alanya
Pisidialı Meryem Ana Kilisesi
Saint Mary of Pissidia Church is a named Christian religious landmark recorded in Alanya, in Antalya Province on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.
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- Place of worship
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05 30 minYenikapı Greek Orthodox Church
Yenikapı Rum Kilisesi
Yenikapı Greek Orthodox Church, known locally as Yenikapı Rum Kilisesi, is a historic religious building in Antalya, Turkey. It represents the Greek Orthodox heritage that once flourished in the region.
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- Place of worship
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.