Facts and information about Antalya
Facts and information about Antalya
Antalya is located in the west of the Mediterranean region. In ancient times it covered all Pamphylia which means “the land of all tribes”. The land really deserves the name since it has witnessed many successive civilizations throughout history. In 1st century BC the Pergamum king Attalus ordered his men to find the most beautiful piece of land on earth; he wanted them to find “heaven on earth”. After a long search all over the world, they discovered this land and said “This must be ‘Heaven’ ” and King Attalus founded the city giving it the name “Attaleia”. From then on many nations kept their eyes on the city. When the Romans took over the Pergamene Kingdom, Attaleia became an outstanding Roman city which the great Roman Emperor Hadrian visited in 130 AD; an arch was built in his honor which is now worth seeing. Then came the Byzantines, after which the Seljuk Turks took over the city in 1207 and gave it a different name, Adalya, and built the Yivli Minaret. The Ottomans followed the Seljuks and finally within the Turkish Republic it became a Turkish city and an important port. Antalya has been growing rapidly since 1960 and its population is 1,146,109 according to the 1990 census.
Upside Down House
Up is down, everything is upside down, the whole house is turned on its head. Due to the 6 percent inclination with which the building is constructed, it looks as if it fell from the sky and then came to lie on the roof.
Inside, you practically walk on the ceiling of the room instead of the floor. All the furnishings, sofas, kitchen furniture, plants, and paintings are upside down and hanging above you, so it’s easy to think you are walking on the ceiling.
Ters Villa or Upside Down House is located in the center of Manavgat near Nova Mall. The staff is very helpful and happy to give tips on the best photo spots. An exceptional experience…
Local Food
Blend in with the city’s crowds and hunt for fresh delicacies brought to the market by local farmers. Many products grown in the region are sold in the local markets in their freshest and most natural form, mostly directly from their producers.
Many products, from avocados to bananas, from oranges to strawberries, depending on the season, are displayed in the stalls with their vibrant fragrances.
Damlataş Cave
The Damlataş Cave is a 15,000 year old natural formation and is one of the mysterious beauties in Alanya located in the very center of the town just below the Alanya Castle.
The cave is fascinatingly beautiful with its very impressive illuminated stalactites and stalagmites. It has a constant temperature around 22-23 degrees. The section, which has wide columns with stalactites and stalagmites, is 13/14 meters wide and 15 meters high.
Green Canyon Boat Tour (Oymapınar)
Near Manavgat is Green Canyon, which is one of the few canyons in Turkey that offer boat trips in the canyon.
The cruise takes you along a rugged rocky landscape over the Olymapınar Dam, which is one of the largest dams in Turkey, covering 470 hectares. The impressive canyon with its natural beauty and the Taurus Mountains provides the perfect backdrop.
At the various stops you can jump into the crystal clear water, swim in the emerald green lake, and cool off. Usually, food and drinks are also included on these boat trips.
