ANTALYA AIRPORT :
Antalya Airport (IATA: AYT, ICAO: LTAI) is the international airport serving the Antalya province of Türkiye. The airport hosts millions of local and foreign tourists who come to the southern coast of Türkiye, especially during the summer months. According to Airports Council International (ACI) data for 2018[2], it is the 14th busiest airport in Europe in terms of passenger movement, and according to DHMİ data as of the end of December 2019[3], it is the second busiest airport in Türkiye after Istanbul Airport.
LAND OF LIONS :
LAND OF LIONS :Berkem Lion Land Antalya is home to more than 30 lions including African lions, Asian lions, white lions and lion cubs. With living spaces designed to resemble their natural habitat, you can see them very closely without a cage system!
THE LAND OF LEGENDS :
Located in Antalya, it is one of the largest theme parks in the world. It consists of a hotel, a shopping mall and a theme park. The Land of Legends is affiliated with Rixos Hotels and was established in Antalya in 2016. The park, built on a land exceeding 620,000 m², includes Shopping Avenue, Kingdom Hotel and Theme Park sections. In 2017, it was awarded the World Travel Awards - Europe's Best Theme Park and the World Waterpark Association - Leading Edge awards.
SIDE ANCIENT CITY :
The name "Side" means "Pomegranate" in the Anatolian language. This feature and information obtained from some inscriptions in the document show that the history of Side dates back to the Hittites. However, it is also said that Side, one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia, was founded before the 7th century BC. Side went through the same stages as other Pamphylian cities in Anatolian history. The Greeks came to Side during the migrations in the 7th century BC. According to the inscriptions at hand, they spoke a language specific to the city until the 3rd century BC. This language, which has not yet been fully deciphered, is an Indo-European language.
MANAVGAT WATERFALL :
It is a waterfall located on the Manavgat River in the Manavgat district of Antalya. It is 72 km away from Antalya. Located 3 km north of the Manavgat district and named after this district, the waterfall is formed by the river waters falling from a 3-4 m cliff. Although it falls from a small height, it flows with a high flow rate over a wide area. In addition, the karstic Dumanlı source, which is the largest of the sources feeding the Manavgat River, remained in the dam lake after the Oymapınar Dam was built.
ANTALYA AQUARIUM :
Antalya Aquarium is an entertainment center consisting of an aquarium and a snow world indoor area, established by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality in Konyaaltı district of Antalya province with the build-operate-transfer model. The center has entered the top five places most visited by tourists in Türkiye.
GAZİPAŞA AIRPORT :
Gazipaşa-Alanya Havalimanı (IATA: GZP, ICAO: LTFG), Antalya'nın Gazipaşa ilçesinde hizmet veren bir havalimanıdır. Alanya'ya 45 kilometre mesafede yer alır, 2 bin 144 metre kapalı terminal binasına ve 105 araçlık otoparka sahiptir. Yapımına 1991'de başlanan havalimanı, 1999'da Türkiye eski ulaştırma bakanı Arif Ahmet Denizolgun döneminde tamamlanmasına rağmen, aynı yıl yapılan genel seçimlerde iktidarın değişmesi sebebi ile bekleme salonundaki koltuklara kadar hazır olan havaalanının 11 senelik bekleyişi başlamıştır. Kapanan havaalanının tüm teçhizatı başka havalimanlarına gönderilmiştir. 2007 sonlarında havaalanı tekrar ihaleye çıkarıldı ve işletme hakkı, Devlet Hava Meydanları İşletmesi (DHMİ) tarafından 4 Ocak 2008 tarihinde yapılan sözleşme gereği TAV Holding'e verildi. 13 Temmuz 2009 tarihinde tamamlanıp hava trafiğine açılan havaalanı, 150 kişilik yolcu uçaklarının inebileceği büyüklüktedir.
SAPADERE CANYON :
Sapadere Canyon is a karst canyon located in Sapadere village, Alanya district of Antalya province. The canyon formed by Sapadere, which also gave its name to the village, is 600 meters long and 400 meters high. The chemical decomposition of limestone blocks is effective in the formation of the canyon. At the point where Sapadere exits the canyon, the bottom of the canyon is covered by the rushing stream. A 600-meter-long wooden bridge, compatible with nature, was built with iron bars on the side walls to pass to the inner parts. After passing over the flowing water below, there is a waterfall at the end of the canyon. A giant cauldron (natural pool) with very cold waters has formed where the waterfall flows. In the summer, people swim in the cold waters of this natural pool.
PAMUKKALE :
It is a natural location in the Denizli province of the Aegean region of Türkiye. It includes terraces and travertines of carbonate minerals left from the city hot springs and flowing waters. It is located in the Menderes River valley, which has a mild climate. It is a preferred place for both local and foreign tourists. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on a white "castle" that is 2,700 meters long, 600 meters wide and 160 meters high. Pamukkale can be seen from the hills on the opposite side of the valley in the center of Denizli, 20 km away. The ancient city of Laodicea is 5-10 km away. Karahayıt village, an international thermal center, is 5 km away. Pamukkale is on the World Heritage List determined by UNESCO. Travertines; In addition to visual richness, are good for heart diseases, rheumatism, digestion, respiratory, circulation and skin diseases.
MEVLANA :
Mevlana Museum is a museum that has been operating since 1926 in the building complex that used to be Mevlana's lodge in Konya. It is also known as the "Mevlana Tomb".
The Green Dome, or Mevlana's tomb, was built on four thick columns (elephant feet). Since then, the structure has been expanded with various additions made at different dates. The fact that some of the Ottoman sultans were members of the Mevlevi order ensured that the tomb was given special importance and well-preserved.
While the museum area is 6,500 m² with its garden, it has reached 18,000 m² with the sections that were expropriated and arranged as a Rose Garden. It is said that the navel of the fountain built by Selim I in the garden of the museum was given as a gift by the Germiyanoğulları Principality.
In Ahmed Eflaki's book "Menkıbeleri of the Wise", which tells anecdotes about Mevlana, it is narrated that Mevlana told the sultan of the time who wanted to build a tomb for his father, "Since you cannot build anything more magnificent than the sky, do not bother." The tomb was built after Mevlana's death. Among the valuable works in the museum are Mevlana's sarcophagus, a puşide (Mevlana's grave cover), the Mesnevi, and the Nisan tassi. The museum, which tells the story of Mevlana's life from birth to death, also includes the graves of Mevlana and his family members. With 3 million 48 thousand 55 visitors, the Mevlana Museum became the second most visited museum-archaeological site in Türkiye in 2024.
CAPPADOCIA :
It is the region that emerged 60 million years ago when the soft layers formed by the lava and ash erupted by Erciyes, Hasandağı and Göllüdağ were eroded by rain and wind over millions of years.
The name Cappadocia is first seen in Persian sources in the 6th century BC. The origin of this name, which is Katpatuka, is uncertain. Some experts have suggested that it means "Low Country" in the Luwian language. However, later research shows that the adverb "katta", meaning "down, below", is in Hittite and its Luwian equivalent is "zanta".
Although it is said to mean "Land of Good Horses" in Persian, Photographer Ozan Sağdıç explained that he made up this expression when he learned that the generals would ban the name Cappadocia because it was Greek during the September 12 period. In addition, the word meaning "land of good horses" in Persian is "Huv-aspa".
MAMURE CASTLE :
It is a historical castle located along the coast near the Bozdoğan neighborhood of the Anamur district of Mersin in southern Türkiye. The castle was built by the Romans in the 3rd century to monitor the Mediterranean and Cilicia trade routes and to protect merchant ships from pirates. The castle, which suffered damage and destruction over time, was repaired again in the 12th century during the Cilicia Armenian Kingdom. The castle was repaired in 1450 during the Karamanid Principality and the castle was given the name Mamure (Prosperous). In addition, Mahmut Bey had a mosque built within the castle between 1300-1308. The castle fell into Ottoman hands in 1469. The castle was also repaired in the 15th, 16th and 18th centuries.
MAIDEN'S CASTLE :
Historical castle located in the Erdemli district of Mersin. It is approximately 80 km from the center of Mersin. The touristic resort of Kızkalesi takes its name from this historical castle. It is approximately 300 meters (980 ft) off the coast. The total area of the island is approximately 15,000 square meters (160,000 ft2), and the castle covers most of this area.
According to Strabo, the island was used by pirates in ancient times. However, the castle was probably built by the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I after the First Crusade. It was extensively rebuilt in the 13th century by the Armenian King Levon I and at least one subsequent ruler of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. Archaeological studies published in 1982 and 1987 revealed that the original Byzantine plan, with its characteristic square towers, survived mainly in the south. The Armenians rebuilt the north and west sides of the castle with their characteristic rustic ashlar masonry (not reused from the late antique city) and round towers. They also laid new facing stone over much of the existing structure. Two Armenian inscriptions mention the rebuilding of the area by King Levon I (1206) and King Hethum I (1251). The Armenians also built a barrel-vaulted chapel inside the castle.
The island was once connected to the mainland castle of Korikos by a breakwater. The Armenians called this castle Gorygos (Կոռիկոս). In the 14th century, the Kingdom of Cilicia was on the verge of collapse, and in 1360 Peter I (King of Cyprus) seized the island at the request of his people. The castle was captured by the Karamanids, an Anatolian principality, in 1448. The island was later captured by the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire, Gedik Ahmet Pasha, in 1471.
ZEUGMA MUSEUM :
Zeugma Mozaik Müzesi, 9 Eylül 2011 tarihinde Gaziantep'te açılan ve 1700 metrekarelik mozaik ile dünyanın ikinci büyük mozaik müzesi olma özelliğini taşıyan müzedir. Yaklaşık 3 yıl boyunca "dünyanın en büyük mozaik müzesi" unvanını taşıyan müze, bu unvanını, 28 Aralık 2014 tarihinde açılan Hatay Arkeoloji Müzesi'ne devretmiştir. Müze, ziyarete açık olduğu ilk bir gün boyunca 3000'in üzerinde ziyaretçi ağırlamıştır.
GOBEKLITEPE :
Göbeklitepe or Gobekli Tepe is a Neolithic archaeological site located 18 km northeast of Şanlıurfa province in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye, near the Örencik village of Haliliye district. Dated to around 9600–9500 BC, Göbeklitepe is the oldest known historical structure in the world. It is also referred to as the "zero point of history" in some popular sources. The structure consists of stone columns, the oldest known megaliths in the world, and a series of large circular structures. In this structure, thought to date back to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic Age, 10-12 T-shaped obelisks are arranged in a circular plan, with stone walls in between. Two taller obelisks are placed opposite each other in the center of the structure. Most of these obelisks have reliefs or carvings depicting humans, hands and arms, various animals and abstract symbols. Some of the statues and stones unearthed during excavations in the region are currently exhibited in the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum.
HARRAN DOME HOUSES:
The Harran Dome Houses, which were built approximately 260 years ago, have a unique appearance thanks to special construction techniques. The domes of the houses, which are up to 5 meters high, were built with 30-40 rows of bricks. The structures were plastered with clay inside and out and have survived to the present day thanks to this.
MOUNT NEMRUD :
It is a 2,150-meter-high mountain located in the Adıyaman province of Türkiye. Mount Nemrut, located in the Kahta district of Adıyaman, is located in the Taurus Mountains near the Ankar Mountains. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, Mount Nemrut was protected by the Mount Nemrut National Park established in 1988. The Mount Nemrut Culture Route begins with the Perre Ancient City in the center of Adıyaman and then continues through the Karakuş Tumulus in the Kahta district, the Cendere Bridge and Canyon, the Arsemia Archaeological Site, the summer capital of the Commagene Civilization, Kahta Castle, the Devil's Bridge and finally ends at Mount Nemrut.
EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY :
It was an ancient Luwian city located on the western coast of Anatolia, three kilometers southwest of the Selçuk district of today's İzmir province. The city maintained its importance during the Ionian and later Roman periods, along with the beginning of Greek colonization in Anatolia. Its foundation dates back to the Neolithic Age, i.e. 6000 BC. It was built by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists on the site of the old capital of Arzawa in the 10th century BC. It was one of the twelve cities of Ionia during the classical Greek period. The city flourished after it came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC. Ephesus was included on the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1994 and was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2015. The city is famous for the nearby Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Among the many other monumental structures are the Library of Celsus and the ancient theatre, which could seat 25,000 spectators and was begun during the reign of Claudius II and completed during the reign of Trajan (98-117 AD). Ephesus was one of the seven churches of Asia mentioned in the Book of Revelation. The Gospel of John may have been written here. The city was the site of several Christian councils in the 5th century. The city was destroyed by the Goths in 263 and, although rebuilt, its importance as a commercial centre declined as the port was gradually eroded by the Küçük Menderes River. It was partially destroyed in an earthquake in 614 AD. The ruins of Ephesus are partly located approximately 30 km south of Adnan Menderes Airport or Kuşadası Port. It was added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. Excavations in 2022 revealed shops and a neighbourhood dating from the Early Byzantine Period, corresponding to the 7th century. Ephesus Archaeological Site was the most visited museum in Türkiye in 2024 with 2 million 634 thousand 355 people.
KAŞ :
Kaş is the touristic district located in the westernmost part of Antalya province. In addition to the well-known ancient cities such as Istlada, Apollonia, İsinda, Kyaenai, there are many unknown ruins around Kaş. These are large and small ancient settlements. For example, there is a small settlement called Tysse on a low hill near Tüse Village.
Its surface area is 2,231 km². It is separated from Seydikemer district of Muğla by Eşen Stream in the west. It is adjacent to Demre district in the east and Elmalı district in the north. Meis Island, which is affiliated to Greece, is located 2,100 m away in the Mediterranean. Kaş, which is located 189 km from Antalya city center, has a coastline of approximately 70 km.
The Mediterranean climate prevails in Kaş. Summers are hot and dry, winters are mild and rainy. The Mediterranean climate is effective up to 700 m above sea level. The higher parts are under the influence of continental climate. Kaş Town is the coolest place on our Mediterranean coasts during the day in summer. It also has the lowest humidity levels on the Mediterranean coastline in summer.
SYEDRA ANCIENT CITY :
Syedra is an ancient city near the Alanya district of Antalya province. It is 20 kilometers east of Alanya. The excavations in the Syedra Ancient City, which is being carried out with the permission and support of the Alanya Archaeological Museum, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, were first carried out between 1994-1999 and according to the data obtained as a result of the excavations, it is thought that the history of the city dates back to the 7th century BC and that there were settlement activities. The city, which continued its existence until the 13th century, is entered through the monumental gate among the structures that are still partially standing. The city is surrounded by walls (Acropolis). Water cisterns fed by a channel system from natural water sources and plastered inside are among the structures that have survived from ancient times to the present day. In an architecturally constructed cave within the city, it was determined that the area around the niche carved into the rock and decorated with frescoes was used for religious purposes. The cave is also known as the baptismal cave. In the surface studies carried out around the ancient city, there are magnificent bathhouse ruins in the east of the city. Archaeological studies have unearthed mosaic decorations on the floor of the bath.
In the southeast of the city, which spreads over a wide area, there is a magnificent columned street that is 10 meters wide and 250 meters long. It is seen that the north of the street is covered and covered with a wooden roof carried by columns to provide shade. It is understood that the south of the ancient city was arranged as an open road with stone pavement. The remains of numerous inscriptions containing information about sports games and competitions in the ancient settlement show that the city was one of the important sports centers of the region in the ancient era. Among the other and other places of the city, temple ruins, theater steps, a partially standing acropolis, a necropolis area outside the city, city agora and residential ruins can be counted as ruins.
SEA ALANYA DOLPHIN PARK:
Sealanya, which was put into service in the summer season of 2008, consists of Seapark and Dolphin Park. Sealanya Dolphin Park is the park with the largest dolphin pools in Türkiye. Enjoy the incredible dolphin show with magnificent seals. You can take photos with our animals after the show with our photography team in Dolphin Park. Sealanya Dolphin Park also offers the opportunity to have an unforgettable swimming experience with dolphins or seals. Seapark is a park that we can generally define as an “interactive aquarium”. After entering, you will first see thousands of sea creatures in giant aquarium pools and then you will be able to swim in these aquarium pools with masks and snorkels. Seapark offers the opportunity to swim with thousands of tropical sea creatures in pools such as Coral Reef Pool and Atlantis Pool. You will also have the opportunity to dive in the shark pool and discover Mantas with a mask. In addition to these giant aquarium pools, there are freshwater children's pool, cool pond and 300-meter river in our park. Our children's pool with children's slide, cool pond and river are units with magnificent views where you can swim and relax. There is a sea view restaurant, a beach bar and a lobby bar at your service.