10 Historic Sites in Turkish Mediterranean Coast That You Shouldn't Miss

April 29, 2022 Nobuko Falco

Discover the best top things to do in Turkish Mediterranean Coast, Turkey including Arykanda, Hadrian's Gate, Olympos Archeological Site, Temple of Apollo, Mamure Kalesi, Island of Kekova, Ancient city of Diocaesarea-Olba, Vespasianus Titus Tunnel, Sokullulu Kervansarayi, Patara Antique Theatre.
Restaurants in Turkish Mediterranean Coast

1. Arykanda

Demre (Kale) Turkey
Excellent
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5.0 based on 86 reviews

Arykanda

Built on a spectacular mountain slope, this ancient city features the well-preserved Roman baths and monumental tombs.

2. Hadrian's Gate

Old Town, Antalya Turkey
Excellent
50%
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15%
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4.5 based on 1,735 reviews

Hadrian's Gate

A historical site not to be missed. Just off Atatürk Boulevard you’ll see the impressive three double arches of the gates, which were erected in 130 to celebrate the visit of Emperor Hadrian. Legend has it that in ancient times, the queen of Sheba passed through the middle arch on her way to Aspensos and spent a happy night with King Salomon. With the exception of the columns, the arch is made from white marble and is richly decorated.

Reviewed By tinakosovo - Pristina, Kosovo

Jus go there is very easy in Antalya you can take tramway and stop it in Murat Pasa, there is Hadrian's Gate, Kaleiçi and Marina this place is the old city Antalya.

3. Olympos Archeological Site

Yazir Koyu Kumluca Merkez, Kumluca, Olympos Turkey +90 242 892 13 25 https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?SectionId=OLY01&DistId=OLY
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4.5 based on 718 reviews

Olympos Archeological Site

These ancient ruins, dating back to the second-century B.C., are all that remain of an important Lycian city that became abandoned in the 15th century.

4. Temple of Apollo

Side, Manavgat 07330 Turkey +90 242 606 01 01 http://www.tourmania.com/Side/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4,998 reviews

Temple of Apollo

Reviewed By GaryMWar - Southport, United Kingdom

Nice walk round Side Town leads you to this, The Temple of Apollo, this is open and free to take a look around and is great to see, local bars nearby and shops, well worth a visit

5. Mamure Kalesi

Bozdogan Village Anamur Merkez, Anamur Turkey +90 324 814 16 77
Excellent
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4.5 based on 149 reviews

Mamure Kalesi

Reviewed By ramilk2013 - Moscow, Russia

Anamur is a beautiful city in the South of Turkey, which has an ancient and diverse history, beautiful mountains and blue sea, many mosques and good cafes. I recommend visiting the Roman fortress, which was then an Armenian fortress and then became a Seljuk fortpost. It cost only 10 TL and you are in the 13th century.

6. Island of Kekova

Kekova Turkey +90 532 591 24 45 http://www.kekovaisland.com
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4.5 based on 286 reviews

Island of Kekova

Reviewed By Erenstein - Istanbul, Turkey

It is an amazing place beautiful islands very good small bays and sea. You should see it if you travel to Antalya also i strongly recommend you to take a boat trip to see beautiness of Kekova. Also you can climb to caste in Ucagiz to see whole view from very high point. I went to Kekova with my friends and really enjoyed. We rented a boat with friends as 5 people its price was reasonable and hospitability was very good, whose owner is Mehmet Kaptan in kekova harbour the boat was neither too small nor too big.it is ver good for you are travelling 5-7 people you can reach him via whatsapp Mehmet Kaptan +905363317809.

7. Ancient city of Diocaesarea-Olba

Merkez Uzuncaburc Koyu, Silifke, Mersin Turkey +90 324 714 10 19 http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/med/Silifke/uzuncaburc.html
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4.5 based on 102 reviews

Ancient city of Diocaesarea-Olba

Reviewed By 1973LYS - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This is really my third visit of Diocaesarea Olba. With my first and second too-short-visit, finally I was able to spend some more time in this ancient city Personally I understand there are "two parts" of Olba: *The first location - where the Hellenistic Temple of Zeus, Arch of Colonaded Street, Byzantine Gate and Roman Temple of Tyche are situated. Most of the tourists visit this location only. Entrance fee is 10 Turkish Lira. *The second location unguarded - where the grande aqueduct, roman theatre, nymphaeum. To reach this area, either by car or walking are the only options. There is no public transport as this acropolis is literally in the middle of nowhere. Behind the grande aqueduct there is vast valley of many romans' rock tombs with beautiful carving, (maybe) small church, cisterns, and more. I have no idea how vast the valley is, but if we keep walking along the valley, it may be endless. My travel partner thought the aqueduct was higher size in in ancient time too.

8. Vespasianus Titus Tunnel

KapIsuyu Mahallesi Samandagi, Samandag 31800 Turkey
Excellent
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4.5 based on 193 reviews

Vespasianus Titus Tunnel

Reviewed By SpiceNsweet - Istanbul, Turkey

It takes arround 15-20 min of walking to reach the tunnel. It is a perfect activity on a hot summer day, a stream goes down the tunnel and refresh the area.

9. Sokullulu Kervansarayi

Payas , Dortyol, Antakya Turkey http://www.hatay.gov.tr/ortak_icerik/hatay/gezelim/sokulu/sokulu.htm
Excellent
58%
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Sokullulu Kervansarayi

10. Patara Antique Theatre

Merkez Gelemis , Kas, Antalya Turkey
Excellent
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Patara Antique Theatre

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