Developers have capitalized on this natural beauty and remade the city into an international resort, complete with a modern marina, and a plethora of accommodations to fit every taste and budget. The infrastructure, meaning roads and sewers, are struggling a bit to meet the demands imposed by tourism, but, all in all, the city runs smoothly and efficiently.
read moreAround 100 A.D., Christianity began to spread in the area and Attalia was visted by men like Paul of Tarsus and St. Barnabas. During the time of the Byzantine, or Eastern Roman, Empire Antalya was a major capital and during the Great Crusades it was a key Christian naval base.
read moreThe Kesik Minare, or Minaret, now a mosque, began life as a Byzantine church. The Yivli Minare, or Fluted Minaret was erected by the Seljuks and serves as the city’s symbol. Other examples of Islamic architecture are the Iskele Mosque, Karatay Medresesi, Hidirlik Tower, Ahi Yusuf Mescidi, Musellim Mosque, and the Osman Efendi Mosque. If you have had enough exposure to mosques, there are other buildings that are of...
read moreAlso, these beach clubs, which offer daytime sunning and swimming, become night clubs at dusk. The current most popular place for all night dancing is Club Ally. It may be a bit too popular, as there will certainly be a queue and short wait before entering, especially on weekend nights when it is packed. Dress ranges from informal, but should be showy enough to catch attention, to quite formal. Anything goes, as long...
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