Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey and is the capital of the Antalya Province.
Situated on a cliff over the Mediterranean, the city is surrounded by mountains and is very attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards, a prize-winning marina and a picturesque old quarter.
The elegant fluted minaret of the Yivli Minareli Mosque in the centre of the city built by the Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubat in the 13th century has become the Antalya's symbol.
The two most important Ottoman mosques in the city are the 16th century Murat Pasa Mosque, remarkable for its tile decoration, and the 18th century Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque.
Neighbouring the marina, the attractive late 19th century Iskele Mosque is built of cut stone and set on four pillars over a natural spring. When Emperor Hadrian visited Antalya in 130 A.D. a beautifully decorated three-arched gate was built into the city walls in his honour.
Near the marina the two towers flanking the gate and other sections of the walls still stand. The clock tower in Kalekapisi Square was also part of the old city's fortifications.
The region around Antalya offers sights of outstanding natural beauty as well as many historical remains. You can walk behind the cascade at the Upper Düden Waterfalls and dive straight into the sea at the Lower Düden Waterfalls.
Kursunlu Waterfalls and Nilüfer Lake are other places worthy of a visit.
