Broken Minaret & Korkut Mosque

Broken Minaret & Korkut Mosque, now known as the Broken Minaret (tr. Kesik Minare) hides more secrets that one might have expected. This characteristic structure of an actually broken minaret belongs to the ruined Korkut Mosque (tr. Korkut Camii). The history of this building is an excellent illustration that offers a better understanding of the turbulent [...]
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Olympos Ancient City & Olympos Beach

Olympos Ancient City & Olympos Beach or Olympus was a city in ancient Lycia. It was situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Çıralı in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, southwestern Turkey. Together with the sites of the ancient cities Phaselis and Idyros it is part of the Olympos Beydaglari National Park. The perpetual gas fires [...]
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Antalya Republic Square

Antalya Republic Square, The Atatürk Monument and Republic Square are among Antalya's most famous landmarks. This monument is also known as the National Ascension Monument. The monument and the square celebrate Atatürk's rise to power. Under his leadership, the Turkish Republic came into being, making it one of the first countries in this region to [...]
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Termessos Ancient City

Termessos Ancient City is a very well preserved ancient city located 17 km north-west of Antalya, in the Mount Güllük-Termessos National Park. It was built 1,050 meters above sea level and spreads over a wide area. It's one of the best-preserved historic settlements in Turkey. This is a very impressive and important historical site to [...]
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Agzikarahan Caravanserai

Agzikarahan Caravanserai is a historic Seljuk-era caravanserai in Turkey. It is located in Ağzıkarahan village about 20 kilometers far from Aksaray city center. Agzikarahan caravanserai is considered one of the most exquisitely decorated examples of an average, non-royal-family-funded caravanserais. The building's foundation was formed in June 1231 under Sultan Ala ad-Din Kayqubad I and the [...]
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Duden Waterfall

Duden Waterfall, If you are looking for an amazing walk to enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Antalya, Duden Waterfall is definitely one of the most dazzling natural shows to see in the city. Duden Waterfall is a unique beauty located in Duden Park in the Lara district of Antalya. It's a powerful water attraction to [...]
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Antalya Kaleici

Antalya Kaleici Antalya is the leading tourism center in Turkey, receiving more than 15 million visitors each year. Culture, history, and nature meet in the beautiful town on the south coast of the country. Antalya has a wonderful old town to discover. In this article, you will find information about the best things to do in Kaleici [...]
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Antalya Clock Tower

Antalya Clock Tower is among the symbolic structures of Antalya. It is on Cumhuriyet Street, in Kalekapısı Mevkii, which was called 'Kapuağzı' in ancient times. Being one of the main entrance routes of Kaleiçi, the tower has the distinction of being one of the most preferred meeting points of Antalya residents to its central location. [...]
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Hadrian Gate

Hadrian  Gate is a triumphal arch located in Antalya, Turkey, which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited the city in the year 130. It is the only remaining entrance gate in the walls that surround the city and harbor. The gate was rediscovered by Francis Beaufort in 1817, while commanding on HMS Fridericksteen. Hadrian's Gate consists of two colonnaded facades, [...]
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Avanos

Avanos is a town and district of Nevşehir Province in the Cappadocia region of Central Anatolia, Turkey, located 18 km (11 mi) north of Nevşehir, the capital city of the province. In 2011 the population of Avanos town was 16,000. Historically known as Venessa, modern Avanos stands on the banks of the longest river of Turkey, the Kızılırmak (Red River), the ancient Halys. The district covers an area of [...]
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