Antalya is an extremely eye-catching vacation spot. Its breathtaking view from wider cliffs and mountains looks out of the world. Antalya is a heaven on earth. Antalya has extremely fun cultural and historical vacation points. The splendidly-beautiful view of the city looks
aesthetically pleasant at night. So without any further delay, we should jump to the location of Antalya on a map of turkey.
Historical analysis
The city and thus the province are named after Attalos II, king of Pergamon, who founded the city in the 2nd century BC. Antalya has been settled since prehistoric times. King Attalus 2 of Pergamon discovered Antalya and it was named Attalia in his honour. The city then became part of the Roman Republic when Attalus III, nephew of Attalus II, upon his death, gave the kingdom to Rome in his will. Under Roman rule, like many cities, the city thrived. The Byzantines then ruled Antalya and it became a major city of Turkey. From a commercial view, it started to attract Jews, Armenians, and Italians. Antalya soon became quite isolated and was surrounded by beyliks. Antalya was first settled around 200 BC by the Attalid dynasty of Pergamon which was further subdued by Romans. After a few less punitive centuries, Antalya and the surrounding regions focused on maritime ventures, with Antalya becoming a major port, and for the first time, the city was visited for its historical features and later it became a major port for trade. Now Antalya is called a major city of Turkey as it attracts so many tourists from around the world.
Location
Region: Mediterranean
Country:Turkey
Sub Continent:South eastern Europe and Asia
Elevation:30m or 100ft
Total Population:84,020,000 (2021)
Urban :1,344,000
Metro:2,511,700
Area:1,417km per square
University:Akdeniz university
Weather:Wind SE at 21 km/h,78% humidity
Form of government: Multiparty republic with one legislative house.
Major cities
Antalya is a beautiful location to enjoy and relax your mind. It has a very mixed vibe of vibrant thriving contemporary culture and amazingly glorious beaches. It’s surely one of Turkey’s must-see sites. The region around Antalya is thrilling in terms of natural variety. From all coastal cliffs to paragliding mountains it has a very fresh vibe. The amazing canyons, huge waterfalls add beauty to it.
Some major cities located in Antalya that you will find pleasingly beautiful are:
1. Kemer
2. Kumluca
3. Kas
4. Konyaalti
5. Demre
6. Finike
7. Manavgat
8. Elmali
Climate zone and weather
As we know that if we visit a place we always look up to weather conditions or climate changes.in Antalya, weather conditions are Average like any other place in the world. The summers are hot, humid, and clear, partly cloudy or sometimes it rains also. The temperature varies from 41 Fahrenheit to 94 Fahrenheit and is rarely below 34 for above 102 F over the course of the year. However, summer starts from early June to late July and mid of august to late September. Summer lasts for 3.2 months. The cool season lasts for 3.9 months from November to the end of March. The coldest month of the year is January. There are about 300 sunny days in a year.
Region: Mediterranean.
Country: Turkey
Geography
Antalya province is situated in the province Anatolia in Turkey. It lies between the latitudes 29°20′-30°35′ east and latitudes 36°07′-37°29′ north. The province covers an area of 20,591 square miles. The southern border of the province is the mediterranean sea while the Taurus mountain draws the line border. The land of the province is 77.8% mountainous, 10.2% plain, and 12% uneven. Many of the peaks of the Taurus mountains are above 500–3000 meters.
Economy
Antalya’s main economy depends on Tourism, Agriculture. These are the mainstays of Antalya’s economy. Antalya welcomes 35% of tourists coming to Turkey and nearly 6-7 million tourists in a year. So according to this data, the backbone of Antalya’s economy should be tourism and it is. As we all know that Antalya attracts tourists from all around the world and an increasing number of hotels open every year and remain open. This trend is encouraged by rapid diversification taking place in the tourism sector to encompass areas such as hunting, winter sports, trekking, health organizations, etc. Talia convention center The glass pyramid which opened in 1977 and the Antalya expo center which opened in 1999 are all breaking and jump-off points for the expansion of the tourism department and influence. As tourism expansion and its investment continue, the number of tourists visiting Antalya increases by leaps and bounds. In 2005 the number of tourists increased from 204 thousand to 7 million. Antalya is also an important Agricultural center with its ecological practicality. In Antalya, 19% of the area is under plant cultivation. As from many points, Antalya’s economy depends on agricultural as well as tourism departments.
Some major natural and cultural landmarks
As we know, the fascinating beauty of Antalya attracts many tourists as well as locals from around the world. However, The main reason for this attraction is some natural and cultural landmarks located in Antalya which highlights its importance from others.
Kulliye
A Kulliye is a complex of buildings associated with Turkish architecture centered on a mosque and composed of the madrassah, dar al- Shifa, kitchens, bakery, Turkish bath, and many more things. Aladin mosque is a part of Kulliye which was created by Seljuks. is consists of a big hall covered by a high dome with six winter rooms and 4 summer rooms and a stage for musicians. In the middle of the hall, there is a fountain that runs to a gutter designed to collect water overflow. Sadly today only a few parts of the complex survive, including the small mosque, Madrassah, and Darussyifa.
Yivli Minaret mosque
Yivli minaret mosque is most commonly known as “Aladin mosque”. It is one of the first built Islamic constructions built in turkey. Its minaret is decorated with sea green colored tiles. It was first built in 1230. A four-sided base supports a minaret. The dark blue tiles look so pleasingly eye-catching and attract many tourists towards the mosque. The minaret was constructed between 1219 and 1236.it also includes a museum that has kitchen utensils, clothing, nomadic tents, socks, kilims, etc.
Clock tower
The clock tower is an extremely important place and meeting spot for tourists. as it is located in the Kale Kapisi region. It was built first as a pentanal sign in by the Byzantine eras in the 9th century and later converted into the clock tower. It’s 14 meters higher from ground to top and 8 meters above the sign. It’s a very important landmark both culturally and naturally.
Heaven looking beaches
Antalya is famous for its beaches and is a great destination for holidays. There are two famed local spots towards which tourists flock to.
Lara beach
Lara beach on the other side extends to 10 km east of kali. this sandy beach is just 45 minutes far from the city centre and has many facilities such as showers, chairs including many hotels
Konyaalti beach
Antalya is famous for its beaches and is a great destination for holidays. There are two famed local spots towards which tourists flock to. Konyaalti beach is the most developed beach. This coarse sanded beach stretches for 7 km on the western side and goes between cliffs and the Beydaglari mountains. It is safe and fully manned by lifeguards.
Waterfalls
Take a tour of waterfalls as Antalya is extremely rich in waterfalls. Antalya has a beautiful waterfall named “Duden waterfall”. It is amazingly beautiful and you cannot resist its beauty. It is a must-see sight, add it to the to-do list and must-visit and we are sure that you will love it.
To Sum Up
Antalya is a Turkish city that is greatly attracted by tourists. What makes it special is its extremely pleasing beaches and yacht-filled harbors. It is called a gateway to the turquoise coast for its blue waters. Antalya has a splendid natural setting that tourists cannot resist themselves visiting. The waterfalls, canyons, luxurious hotels, and eye-catching beaches will make you forget the rest of your problems. Antalya is known as the 5th most crowded place in the world and no doubt we know the reason. As we know that it’s difficult to find time from our busy hectic routines. But whenever we find it we should never let it go and spare it by visiting phenomenal places all around the world. This will help us to escape some stress and relax our bodies and souls.
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