Antalya

Among all the top attractions in Turkey the name of Antalya has come to the front row. This place is mainly known for the exotic natural beauty which looms large here. The name of the place has come from the Greek name “Adalia”. The beautiful city is located by the side of Mediterranean Sea. There are also some of the most important historical places which are located here. So, a tour to Antalya will definitely let you know many things about the ancient as well as modern history of this country. Today, with the help from the Turkish government, Antalya has become an international sea resort. Located by the Mediterranean Sea, this city has always been famous for the naval power from the ancient days.

Antalya was a prime city of the Byzantine empire. There are many historical evidences of the Crusade between the Christians and Muslims. Cyprus is the town which is known for this reason. Most of time in history Antalya was the city which was completely unapproachable except for the travelers who came there by sea. This is why this city gradually grew an authentic and original culture of its own. One can get the mention of this city in the writings of the famous world traveler Ibn Battuta. In his writings he also mentions about the commercial success of this city. According to him, there were commercial transactions which used to take place between the Byzantine and Egyptian empires.

The Gulf of Antalya is the most beautiful place which is located here. This place has also taken a major part in the city's development in the commercial field by providing Antalya with one of the most naturally made harbors in the whole of Turkey. This city has also been mentioned in many of the writings as the “Heaven on Earth”. The Mediterranean climate of the place has made the city comfortable for all the tourists coming here. Antalya also boasts of some of the Ottoman architectures which are now the most sought after places for the tourists. Kaleici is one of the little parts of the city which makes the tourists get nostalgic about the past of this place. The narrow lanes and old Greek houses are the main things to observe in this part of the city.

Development in the tourism business has brought about many changes in the whole scenario of Antalya. Today, people from all the nooks and crannies of the whole world come here. Therefore a true spirit of cosmopolitan culture can be noticed over here. This place is also a great summer destination for the tourists from Germany, Russia, England, Turkey and Israel.

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