Historical Sites to see in Turkey | Antalya

Antalya or very ancient Anatolia is one of the most fantastic holiday destinations on the Mediterranean in Turkey. Not only can you bask in the sun and delight in the pure beaches and the views of the regal Taurus Mountains, there are many outstanding past sites you can visit that encapsulate all that the area has to offer.

Here are a few suggestions of the best past sites to visit while in the Antalya province:

ASPENDOS

Aspendos has one the best preserved Roman Theaters in Turkey. The acting was built by Marcus Aurelius and dates back to 155 A.D. The acting is still used today for performances. Every mid-July to mid-August, you can delight in the Aspendos Opera & Ballet Festival. You can go early and explore the ruins of the city and then step back in time and delight in a dramatic performance in the very ancient acting. It is an incredible experience you will not not dredge up.

KEKOVA/SIMENA

Kekova is the area of the very ancient Lycian city, Simena, which is to a degree submerged underwater due to an tremor in the 2nd century A.D. You can take a boat trip or if you want a modest more adventure, you can kayak through the clear turquoise water to view the dug in city, then head over to the village of Kale and explore the very ancient castle which was the Crusaders outpost of the Knights of St. John. It is prohibited to swim through the ruins of the dug in city, but there are areas designated to snorkel and swim in the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

TERMESSOS

Hike about 30 summary up to the ruins of Termessos, located about 1000 meters up in the Taurus Mountains of Anatolia. Delight in spectacular views from the acting where you can see Antalya and the Mediterranean Sea on a clear day. Explore the city ruins of Hadrian’s Triumphal Arch, the gymnasium, the agora, cisterns and perfectly decked sarcophagi scattered throughout the site. Termessos is best known for being one of the cities that Alexander the Fantastic could not defeat in 333 BC due to its dense location on top of the mountain. This is truly and extraordinary site.

PERGE

Perge, founded nearly 1000 BC is located about 9 miles east of Antalya. Very ancient Perge was one of the most fantastic and richest cities of very ancient Pamphylia. The Advocate Paul was recorded twice in the Bible in the book of Acts to have gone through Perge. Perge is legendary for its Temple of Artemis as well as its well preserved site.

PHASAELIS

Phasaelis is an very ancient Lycian city that dates back to 700 BC. Delight in a day exploring the small very ancient city and then take a swim in the blue waters of the Mediterranean. Are you looking to take a day trip by boat from Antalya? You can book a boat tour that will stop in the harbor of Phasaelis where you can jump in the sea, delight in the pebble beach and a day of cool.

ANTALYA MUSEUM

The award attractive Antalya Museum boasts of having all of the most vital artifacts from the past sites in the Anatolian province. It is one of Turkey’s leading museums and illuminates the rich history of Mediterranean province.

Whether you are a history buff or just interested in considering a few sites in the Anatolian Province while you are on holiday, you can visit these favorite past sites and learn a fantastic deal about the rich heritage of this land and delight in physically while you are at it.