Antalya
Sign in to saveAntalya is one of the largest cities in Turkey and the capital of Antalya Province, the fifth-most populous province. Recognized as the "capital of tourism" in Turkey and a pivotal part of the Turkish Riviera, Antalya sits on Anatolia's southwest coast, flanked by the Taurus Mountains. The urban population of the city is around 1.5 million, with a provincial population of 2,722,103.
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Antalya is one of Turkey's largest cities, located on the southwestern coast and serving as the capital of the country's fifth-most populous province. It is widely recognized as Turkey's main tourism hub and a key destination on the Turkish Riviera, attracting visitors with its coastal location nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus Mountains.
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- Metropolitan municipality
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- Capital of Tourism
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- Location of Antalya within Turkey.
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- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Ethnic and religious groups
- Economy
- Cityscape
- Historic sites in the city center
- Main sights
- Green areas, recreation places
- Government
- Elections
- Sports
- Education
- Culture
- Cuisine
- Festivals and events
- Museums
- Transportation
- Buses
- Light Rail
- Major routes
- Airport
- International relations
- Notable people
- Notes
- References
Antalya is one of the largest cities in Turkey and the capital of Antalya Province, the fifth-most populous province. Recognized as the "capital of tourism" in Turkey and a pivotal part of the Turkish Riviera, Antalya sits on Anatolia's southwest coast, flanked by the Taurus Mountains. The urban population of the city is around 1.5 million, with a provincial population of 2,722,103.
The city was formerly known as Attalia and was founded in around 200 BC by King Attalus II of Pergamon. Attalia was soon conquered by the Romans. Roman rule saw the city thrive, including the construction of several new monuments, such as Hadrian's Gate, and the flourishing of nearby ancient cities such as Patara, Xanthos and Myra in the Lycia region; Perga, Aspendos and Side in Pamphylia; and Sagalassos, Antioch and Termessos in Pisidia. These cities were already significant centers before Roman influence. Antalya has changed hands several times, including to the Seljuk Empire in 1207 and an expanding Ottoman Empire in 1391. Ottoman rule brought relative peace and stability for the next five hundred years. The city was occupied by Italy for three years in the aftermath of World War I, but was returned to Turkey during the Turkish War of Independence.
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