The most interesting place to explore in Antalya is the old city, Kaleici. It’s surrounded by ancient stone walls, including a Clock Tower and a Roman Arch known as Hadrian’s Gate, named after the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
Be sure to check out the Yivli Minare Mosque, a 13th century mosque, and Sehzade Korkut Mosque, also known as “broken minaret mosque,” for some earlier examples of Islamic architecture.
The museum showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region, which has been influenced by various civilizations over millennia, including the Hittites, Lycians, Romans, and Byzantines.
My favorite meal is to split a kilmali pide (Turkish pizza with chopped meat) and then order Ali Nazik, a dish made with marinated lamb on a bed of mashed eggplant and topped with a yoghurt sauce.
Kaleici is full of bars, or Meyhane (bars serving meze and light meals). There is always live music at Ayyas Meyhane in Kaleici, if that’s your thing.
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