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Antalya
Because of the archeological and natural riches of the
area, Antalya is called “the Turkish Riviera”. The sea,
the sun, the nature and the history all merge together
in an enchanting harmony here where you can find the
most gorgeous and cleanest beaches of the Mediterranean.
The 630 km shoreline of Antalya is filled with ancient
cities and harbors, sepulchers, and laced with beautiful
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Manavgat
The town Manavgat, which is 76 km far from the province
Antalya. was founded on the plain that lies on both
sides of the River Manavgat. The city center is 4 km far
from the shore of the Mediterranean. The Northern part
of the town is bordered by the Taurus Mountains covered
with beautiful forests. The river Manavgat, which flows
through the town, givesthe plain fertility and richness.
The Manavgat Waterfall and its delta are the most
important natural richness of the town. The other
natural beauties of the region in the South are the
Sorgun Forest with pine trees and the lake "Titreyengöl",
which was formed by alluvions that filled the delta of
the Riaver Manavgat. |
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Side
Side can be reached from Antalya-Manavgat highway by
turning south 2 km. before reaching to Manavgat. Name of
Side in Anatolian language means "Pomegranate". The
ruins of a number of waterways that had carried water
from the outskirts of the Tauruses and the nearby cities
can be seen. An old bath have been restored and turned
into a museum. Other artifacts that have been found in
Side are displayed in this museum. The most important
structure in Side is its theater, which can hold 15,000
spectators. Some of the structures worth seeing in Side
are the Columned Road, the Triumphal Arch, the Harbor,
the Baths, the Temples, the Fountains, the Water
Cisterns, the Waterways, and the Agora. |
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ASPENDOS
At 38 km distance from Side, Aspendos Theater has been
built in the 2nd Century, which could hold 17,000 people
is the best-preserved and standing amphitheater. It is
still used for various occasions today such as concerts,
carnivals, festival, and oil wrestling. There are some
other structures worth seeing in Aspendos compared to
some others buildings such as Agora, Basilica, Nymphaeum
and the arched waterways reaching up to 15 km long. |
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ALARAHAN
Alarahan is within the area called Pamphilia, which is
in Antalya 's Alanya district's Okurcalar town, and
within the limits of Çakallar Village . As you are
driving from Alanya towards Antalya , there is an
Alarahan turn at 30 km. of distance. If you drive 9 km.
inland you can encounter the “Historical Alarahan” which
incidentally has given its name to the area, after
traveling through forest and small residential areas.
Alarahan is one of the few “put into function historical
places”; within its natural beauty you will find the
Alara bastion, and Alara Brook, it builds a “History and
Nature Museum ”. |
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PERGE
It is built between Düden and Aksu rivers 18 km. east of
Antalya . Turn north from Aksu on the highway between
Antalya to Alanya, and arrive at Perge after 2 km. I
Some of its places worth seeing are its Gates, the
Agora, the Nymphaeum, and the Columned streets, the
Necropolis, the Basilica and the Acropolis . |
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Köprülü Kanyon
Northeast of Antalya, taking the turn off for Tasagil
and Beskonak, is scenic route that leads to the 14 km
Köprülü Canyon National Park. The road crisscrosses over
the clear, flowing water of the mountain river and
passes through virgin forests, by rippling waterfalls.
Reaching the park , 92 km from Antalya, you will
encounter a valley of wild beauty rich in flora and
fauna. The canyon streches for 14 km along the Köprü
River and is 400 meters deeps in some places. At the
rest area there are fish restaurants offering delicious
selections. |
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