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'KALEİCİ'
Old
Antalya, Kaleici, is a sloping nest of inter-woven streets, studded
with ancient monuments, small hotels, boutiques, bars and restaurants.
These eventually disgorge into an exquisite little harbor. In 1984
the World Federation of Travel Writers and Journalists awarded Antalya
its Golden Apple for the meticulous restoration of the harbor.
Kaleici itself is a maze of narrow passages. In the seventh century
about 3000 houses were jammed into this area within the old city
walls. Today fine examples of Ottoman architecture remain; many
of the houses have been (or are in the process of being) restored,
some to become lovely small hotels, bars, and restaurants.
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YACHT
HARBOUR
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It
used to serve as the second port of Turkey in Mediterranean sea,
but now provides facilities for the yachts only.
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THE
GROOVED MİNARET
It was constructed by Balaban Tavçı in 1372. It may be seen that
the architect have employed, among other elements, antique remains
in the construction.
The walls of Kaleiçi was declared to be a preservation site by
Ministry of Culture in 1973, and they were restored by Ministry
of Culture and Tourism in 1984.
It is at a distance of 100 m from our hotel.
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HADRİANUS
GATE, New buildings are constructed inside the Kaleiçi Region,
which experienced its peak times in Rome times. The city was enlarged,
and in 130 A.D., the Hadrianus Gate was constructed in memory of the
Rome Emperor Hadrianus' visit to the city, and the east walls of the
city was reconstructed.
It is at a distance of 150 m from our hotel |
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THE
CUT MİNARET, It is a unique remains showing antique features
of architecture of Byzantine and Seljuk.
ANTALYA (Kaleiçi), is a city located around a small bay. Its streets
are raised like theater seats, step by step. It is surrounded by
city walls completely. Trees in the gardens are full of fruits.
City walls runs towards to the sea, after enclosing the settlement
area. Just imagine the beauty and color richness of the gardens
of the houses, mosques, boats in the harbor, and caiques. Morning
fogs over the sea gets mixed with water tracks of sailing boats,
thus providing unmatched inspirations to the viewers.
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An
attractive mosque of the late 19th century, the İSKELE MOSQUE,
is constructed of cut stone and set on four pillars over a natural
spring.
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See
the 'Links' section
for additional information.
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