Location: Antalya Province
Top Things to do in Antalya Province
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Antalya Province, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Antalya Province (Turkish: Antalya ili) is located on the Mediterranean coast of south-west Turkey, between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean sea.
Restaurants in Antalya Province
1. Tugra Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By KatherineE179 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
We bought several items from Tugra during a holiday in Kas. The owner and staff in the shop were extremely helpful and courteous and not remotely pushy. We bought a ceiling lamp and Ali changed all the shades so that we could get the effect we wanted. We bought a couple of large items so Ali arranged for them to be shipped back to England - everything arrived very well packed and intact. A really lovely place to browse and buy!
2. Mrk. Kulliye Cami
3. Ters Villa - Upside Down House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
The biggest upside-down house in Turkey. Are you ready to radically change your view of the world? Defying the gravity.Come and explore the upside-down villa. Experience the impossible. Be sure your camera is fully charged with memory space before you visit. By all means take your camera with you.
4. Yivli Minaret Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
This mosque was built in the 13th century by the Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubat. The elegant, fluted minaret has become a symbol of Anatalya.
Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States
Yivli Minaret Mosque (a.k.a Alaaddin Mosque , Yivli Minare Mosque (literally: "Fluted Minaret" Mosque), or Ulu Cami, "Grand Mosque") is located in Kaleiçi (old town) on Cumhuriyet Cd. It is part of a külliye (mosque complex) which includes the Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev Medrese (school), Seljuk and Dervish lodge, and the tombs of Zincirkıran and Nigar Hatun. The mosque's fluted minaret is a landmark and symbol of the city (it is listed as a World Heritage Site). The original mosque and minaret was built in 1230 on the orders of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I (the Seljuk Sultan of Rûm who ruled from 1220-1237), incorporating the walls of a ruined Byzantine church (earthworks from this period can be seen under a glassed section of floor within the mosque). The original mosque (but not the minaret) was destroyed in the 14th century; an inscription at the entrance indicates the current mosque was built in 1373 by Mehmet Bey, grandson of Yunus Bey from the Hamitoglu clan. The prayer hall was rebuilt with its six domes and is one of the oldest examples of multi-domed mosques in Anatolia. The building is rectangular with plain decoration, with a roof supported by 12 columns with ancient column heads. Beside it, the 38m fluted minaret is a unique example of Anatolian Turkish architecture, standing on a large square stone base. The minaret has eight flutes on its brick shaft, and was originally decorated with dark blue and turquoise-colored tiles on every other row of the minaret trunk, giving an illusion of stripes running up the flanks. The minaret was restored in 1953, 1961 and 1973. The minaret is beautifully lit at night, highlighting its top and conical roof. In the mosque garden are two mausoleums, one of Sufi sheikh Zincirkıran Mehmet Bey (1377) and the other of Nigar Hatun (who died in 1503, the consort of Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II). The mosque is open every day, but may be closed during times of prayer. There is no entrance fee, although a donation is gratefully accepted.
5. Antalya Muzesi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,259 reviews
The museum contains 13 display halls with exhibits from the Paleolithic Age to Ottoman times. A special children's section offers activities to stimulate an interest in antiques and museums.
Reviewed By Marianchetotosheva - Sofia, Bulgaria
Great museum, filled with beautifully preserved and restored ancient statues. Wonderfully arranged halls, good information about the exhibited samples. I recommend.
6. Side Museum
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4.5 based on 1,266 reviews
Reviewed By Marianchetotosheva - Sofia, Bulgaria
A very nice museum, with a beautiful garden, which also has interesting exhibits, you can admire the sea.
7. Church of St. Nicholas
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4.5 based on 529 reviews
Reviewed By 1973LYS - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Not too far away from Myra Ancient City, there is Church St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was born and the bishop of Patara known as St. Claus (or Sinterklaas in Dutch). Thus East Roman Basilica church is decorated with beautiful vibrant frescoes of life and miracles of St. Nicholas, amazing architecture, and one of UNESCO tentative heritage sites. There is also a broken sarchopagus which was believed to be the first burial of St. Nicholas.
8. Dim Cave
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4.5 based on 1,402 reviews
Reviewed By zeko71 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Beautiful little cave, to see and also to cool down in it after a day spent on Cleopatra beach :) A must see
9. Antalya Tram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
Riding the tramway from one end to the other provides an enjoyable way of getting an overview of the city, passing by distinguished sites such as Hadrian Gate, Clock Tower and a distinctive minaret.
Reviewed By TJ567 - Derby, United Kingdom
There are 2 team systems in Antalya, an ultra modern one that connects the town with the Mall of Antalya / Airport / Expo centre, and this traditional one that runs from the old town down towards the beach area. It is a scenic and serene way to get about. Also in the heat of the day it is more comfortable than being in the blazing sun!
10. Antalya Toy Museum
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