Historic & Cultural in Antalya: Top Places

The Roman theatre of Aspendos is a Roman theatre in the ancient city of Aspendos in Turkey. It was built in the 2nd century and is one of the best preserved ancient theaters of the Greco-Roman world.

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Arneae or Arneai was a small city of ancient Lycia mentioned by Capito in his Isaurica. It is located near Ernez, Antalya province of Turkey, in the interior of Lycia where archaeological remains have been found.

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Historic & Cultural

Atatürk Mask is a sculpture in Antalya, Turkey, which is a concrete relief of the face of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The monument, whose opening was postponed twice, was opened on November 10, 2008, Atatürk's 70th death anniversary.

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Historic & Cultural

Limyra was a small city in ancient Lycia on the southern coast of Asia Minor, on the Limyrus River.

Hadrianus Takı, a historic city gate in Aksu, Antalya, was built in 130 AD to commemorate Roman Emperor Hadrian's visit to the city. This monumental structure features three arches made of white marble and originally had a second story. The gate is within walking distance of Perge Theatre (549 m), Hellenistic gate (29 m), and Propylon (60 m).

The Western City Gate, located in Aksu, Antalya, is a significant historical structure of the ancient city of Perge. This gate is notable for its well-preserved round Hellenistic towers, built in the 3rd century BC, which have become a symbol of Perge. Visitors can experience entering the city as an ancient traveler, with Palaestra 216 meters away, Colonnaded street 335 meters away, and Perga 585 meters away.

Oenoanda or Termessos Minor was a Lycian city, in the upper valley of the River Xanthus. It is noted for the philosophical inscription by the Epicurean, Diogenes of Oenoanda.

Andriake or Andriaca was an ancient city and the port of the ancient town of Myra in Lycia. It is in the modern Demre district of Antalya Province, in south-western Turkey. The site has a museum.

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Main Street in Kemer is a lively hub, filled with shops, bars, and restaurants. It is home to Atatürk Boulevard Shopping Street, where weekly open-air markets are set up for vendors to sell local products. Nearby historical sites include Faselis (64 m), Small Bath (26 m), and Latrine (29 m).

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Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Perge Stadium, located in Aksu, Antalya, is a historic site built during the Roman period and is one of the best-preserved ancient stadiums in Turkey. It had a capacity for 12,000 spectators and was used for athletic competitions, chariot races, and gladiatorial fights. The stadium is within walking distance of the Perge Theatre (284 m), Propylon (222 m), and the Hellenistic Gate (254 m).

Perge Theatre, located in Aksu, Antalya, is one of the best-preserved structures of the ancient city of Perge. Built in the 2nd century AD, this Roman theatre had a capacity of approximately 12,000 to 15,000 spectators and hosted various events, including gladiator fights and stage plays. Sculptures and reliefs found at the theatre are displayed in the Perge Theatre Hall of the Antalya Museum. Perge Stadium (284 m), Propylon (489 m), and the Hellenistic gate (521 m) are within walking distance.

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