Tourist Attractions in Antalya

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Antalya

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About Antalya

Antalya is modern hotels, magnificent beaches and exciting sea voyages, nightlife of bars and discos. But relaxed beach holidays are not all that the main resort of Turkey is rich in. Antalya is more than 2 thousand years old. It has seen Hellenes, Romans, Byzantines, Alexander the Great, Seljuks and Ottomans. It has a lot to surprise.

The historical district of Kaleici, the romantic sea harbour, the majestic Hadrian’s Gate and Hydirlik Tower, which remember Roman emperors, minarets and mosques of the Ottoman times, give the city its unique look. Getting to know Antalya’s past, it is worth visiting the city’s archaeological museum. Many of its artefacts were found during excavations of ancient settlements – Perge, Aspendos, Termessos. Their ruins are located in the vicinity of Antalya.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Antalya

Old City marina

 4.7/5

5092 reviews

The heart of the city, its centuries-old history. At every step there are old houses, temples, buildings left as a legacy from different epochs and empires. The district consists of 4 quarters. It is compact, occupies an area of 35 hectares, but there are hundreds of winding streets, among which it is easy to get lost. The pride of Kaleici is the ancient sea harbour, which 2 thousand years ago began the history of Antalya. Today it is filled with tourist boats and yachts.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Hadrian's Gate

 4.7/5

6123 reviews

The only well-preserved gate of the city walls from Roman times, resembling a triumphal arch. It was built in 130 AD in honour of the Emperor Hadrian. It is decorated with marble columns. Because of the three arches Turks call the gate Uç Kapilar, i.e. “Three Gates”. On the sides of the gate there are crenellated observation towers made of stone. Today, the ancient Hadrian’s Gate separates modern Antalya from the historic Kaleici neighbourhood.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Antalya Saat Kulesi

 4.7/5

4833 reviews

It was built at the beginning of the last century. It has preserved its original appearance almost unchanged. It is called Saat Kulesi. It is decorated with a clock presented to the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire by the German Emperor. It is located on the central square, near the entrance to the Old Town. It consists of two different tiers. The lower one is pentagonal, made of unhewn stones. The upper one is quadrangular, made of smooth stone, with teeth on the top. The total height of the structure is 14 metres.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Hidirlik Tower

 4.6/5

5155 reviews

A grandiose building from the Roman period. It was built in the 2nd century A.D. It is located on the seafront of Kaleici district, next to Karaalioglu Park. Whether the tower served as a lighthouse, a defence fortress or a tomb, there is still no consensus on its true purpose. It is made of large stone blocks. Its height is 14 metres. The cylindrical part of the building stands on a square base. At the top there is a viewing platform with a steep staircase leading to it.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Yivliminare Mosque

 4.8/5

2428 reviews

It was erected in the early XIII century on the instructions of the Seljuk sultan in honour of his victories in the conquest of the coastal lands. For 8 centuries it has remained virtually unchanged. It is 38 metres high and can be seen from any point in Antalya. Inside there is a staircase of 90 steps leading to a balcony. The structure has an unusual, fluted shape – it consists of 8 semi-cylinders standing on a square pedestal. It is crowned by a conical lead roof. There is a mosque nearby.

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Aspendos Ruins

 4.7/5

308 reviews

The ruins are located 35 km from Antalya. Presumably, the city was founded in the V century BC. The highest prosperity reached in the II-III centuries AD – during the Roman period. After the conquest of the Seljuks, by the XIV century, ceased to exist. Tourists can see the Acropolis, Agora, stadium, remains of the gates, Roman aqueduct, basilica. The best preserved theatre of the II century A.D. It is famous for its excellent acoustics. Nowadays it hosts concerts and festivals, such as the “Lights of Anatolia”.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Termessos Ruins

 4.8/5

2144 reviews

It is located 34 km from Antalya, on a 1 km high mountain plateau. It was formed in the VI century BC. It was impregnable to enemies due to natural obstacles and its defences. Many interesting objects have been preserved since those times: a theatre carved in the rocks, the ruins of the gymnasium, the Odeon, 6 temples, a market square, an underground reservoir, and an ancient Necropolis. The city ceased to exist after several earthquakes in the IX century AD.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Perge Ancient City

 4.7/5

5283 reviews

Ancient settlement, capital of the coastal region of Pamphylia. It combines elements of Roman and Hellenistic culture and architecture. The approximate date of foundation is XII-X century B.C. It is located 18 km from Antalya. Fragments of towers and gates, Roman bath, main street with columns, Agora, amphitheatre, stadium, several temples and residential buildings have been preserved. During the Byzantine period and then the Seljuks’ conquest, the city began to decline and gradually ceased to exist.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:45 PM

Antalya Archeology Museum

 4.7/5

10845 reviews

Among the largest artefact repositories in the world. It dates back to 1919. The museum building covers an area of 7 thousand m2 and consists of 13 halls. It is located in Konyaalti. 5 thousand exhibits are presented to the attention of visitors. But most of them, about 25-30 thousand items, are stored in the vaults, because there is not enough space to accommodate them. Among the most interesting halls are the Prehistoric Hall, the Children’s Hall, the Halls of Gods, Emperors, Mosaics, and the Hall of Burial Culture.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Suna & İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum

 4.4/5

170 reviews

The exhibitions are housed in two mansions in the historic Kaleici neighbourhood. Suna and Inan Kıraç bought and restored these buildings in the 1990s. The exhibitions in the first one give an insight into the daily life of the townspeople during the Ottoman Empire, as well as ancient Turkish ceremonies and rituals. The second building, a former Orthodox church, displays a collection of art objects from the collection of Inan and Suna Kıraç.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Ataturk House & Museum

 4.7/5

1453 reviews

The two-storey mansion near the sea was presented by the local authorities to the first president of Turkey, who earned the honourable title of “Father of the Turks”. Kemal Ataturk appeared here only a couple of times, and in 1986 his museum was opened in the building. They managed to preserve the interior of the 30s – furniture, carpets, household items. Personal belongings, photographs, manuscripts of the great Turk are presented. The collection of coins, banknotes and postage stamps with the image of the first president is of great interest.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Antalya Toy Museum

 4.6/5

1106 reviews

The amusing expositions of the museum will be interesting for visitors of any age, but first of all for children. There are toys of different countries, peoples, cultures and epochs, starting from the XIX century. There are a lot of Turkish toys. Separate halls are devoted to the legendary Barbie doll, heroes of popular cartoons. There are workshops for drawing, making dolls, origami and colouring wooden toys. The museum has been open since 2011 in the historical part of Kaleici, in the harbour area.

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Antalya Sand Sculpture Festival

 4.3/5

49 reviews

This is an unusual festival held in Antalya on Lara Beach. It is called “Sandland”. It is one of the largest among similar festivals in the world. Every year on the area of 7000 m2, in the open air, dozens of real masterpieces of sand are created. The themes of the exhibitions are constantly changing – Hollywood films, empires of different times, Heroes of myths and legends. The figures are made only of river sand and water. Their life span is several months. In the evening they are beautifully illuminated.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Antalya Zoo

 4.4/5

8178 reviews

Date of foundation – 1989. The area is about 330 hectares. It is located in a protected area, 13 km from the centre of Antalya, at the foot of the mountain. About 90 species of animals from different parts of the world live here. All of them are kept in spacious enclosures with excellent conditions, as close as possible to the natural environment. There is a children’s mini-zoo. The whole territory resembles an ennobled forest, in addition to cages there are many places for recreation and picnics, sports and children’s playgrounds.

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Aktur Park

 4.3/5

16111 reviews

A great place to have fun. There are more than 40 attractions here. Most of them are designed for children, but there is also extreme entertainment for adults. The entrance to the Lunapark is decorated in the form of a stone castle with towers. Figures of pirates, Vikings and other characters are placed all over the territory. The park has a 5D cinema, shooting gallery, restaurant and cafe. Pleasant music sounds. Aktur Park is located in Konyaalti district.

Open time

Monday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Waterhill

 4/5

3580 reviews

The country’s second largest water park opened in 1996. It is located in Konyaalti district. The area is 36 thousand m2. It is designed for 1500 visitors. It contains more than 10 slides, a children’s pool, a pool with artificial waves, a cafe, recreation and sunbathing areas. In the dolphinarium every day there are exciting performances with the participation of marine animals. After the show you can take a photo, swim with them in the pool, buy a picture painted by a dolphin.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Antalya Aquarium

 4.2/5

26965 reviews

One of the attractions of Konyaalti district. It was opened in 2012. It occupies an area of 12 thousand m2. There are 40 thematic zones according to different ecosystems of the planet. About 10 thousand species of marine life are represented. The underwater panoramic tunnel is the longest in Europe – 131 metres. The decorations for it were made by an Italian sculptor. There are other zones in the oceanarium: a cinema, a terrarium, paintball, a snow room, and an outdoor pool.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tünektepe Teleferik Tesisleri

 4.5/5

7517 reviews

Leads to Tünektepe Mountain on the outskirts of Antalya. It has one of the best viewing platforms in the city. The cable car opened in 2017. It consists of 36 panoramic cabins of cheerful orange colour. The maximum capacity is 8 people. The total length of the road is just over 1700 metres, the height of the mountain is 605 metres. The journey time is about 10 minutes. In addition to observation platforms, there are several cafes with very democratic prices.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Kaleici Panoramic Elevator

 4.3/5

228 reviews

A convenient modern lift connects the central Republic Square with the Old Town, particularly the seaport. It was built in 2014. The lift cabin can accommodate up to 15 people. The walls are glass, allowing you to admire the surrounding scenery. The floor is made of frosted glass. The lift height is 30 metres. There are ramps for wheelchairs. The lift is free of charge. Nearby there is an observation deck with excellent panoramic views.

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Mermerli Plajı

 4.1/5

1307 reviews

Not particularly popular with visitors to the city. Although it is located in the very centre, in the historical part of Kaleici. One of the oldest beaches in Antalya. Small, narrow, equipped with ancient breakwaters. The whole coast is lined with umbrellas, sunbeds, showers. All the equipment is in excellent condition. There is a shop and a small cafe. The descent into the water is gentle. On the border of the beach rises a rock, from which beats an icy spring with drinking water. Entrance is paid, through the restaurant.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Lara Beach

 4.2/5

6504 reviews

Located in the district of the same name, in the eastern part of the city, 12 km from the centre. It is a 10-kilometre coastline, arranged for recreation. The covering of the beach is sandy, the descent into the water is comfortable and gentle. It has Blue Flag quality for cleanliness and developed infrastructure. Plots with free accommodation are interspersed with paid ones. The place of the annual sand sculpture competition. Close to Lara Kent Park with picnic areas.

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Konyaaltı Plajları

 4.6/5

4496 reviews

One of the best beaches in the city. Located in the western part, in the district of the same name. It is 8 km long and about 50 metres wide. The covering is sand and pebbles. It is divided into “civilised” and “wild” parts. For its cleanliness and livability it was awarded with the sign “Blue Flag”. The water is transparent, colder than in other areas because of underground springs. The descent is gentle, but immediately begins the depth. Along the beach stretches a cosy promenade framed by low palm trees.

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Karaalioglu Park

 4.6/5

17236 reviews

Located in the city centre, in the picturesque Kılıçarsan district, along a rocky cliff. It was opened in 1943. A popular recreation area with citrus trees, exotic palms, bright flowers, sculptures, fountains and ancient monuments. The main attractions are the Hıdırlık Tower, the Atatürk Museum, the municipality and the city theatre. There are many cafes, restaurants and tea houses. A staircase leads down to the seashore.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Kurşunlu Waterfall

 4.5/5

19324 reviews

Located 18 kilometres from Antalya, on the territory of the national park. It is formed by a tributary of the Aksu River. It is especially full after the rains. The height is about 18 metres. It is better to admire the view from the bottom of the gorge. Here there is a bowl of waterfall with turquoise water. There are a lot of fish and ducks swimming in it. Swimming is forbidden. But you can go behind the falling stream of water and make a wish – it is a local tradition. There are picnic places, a restaurant, souvenir shops in the neighbourhood.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Duden Waterfalls

 4.6/5

26192 reviews

The most famous waterfalls in Antalya. They are located on the Duden River. There are more than two dozen of them, but the largest are Upper and Lower, they are separated by 14 kilometres within the city limits. The Lower Duden falls directly into the sea from a height of 40 metres, and its views are best admired from a boat or yacht. There is a national park nearby. The upper waterfall is also located in the territory of the park of the same name. Two streams descend into the bowl of the lake. Right behind it, a cave is hidden in the rock.

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