Weather and Attractions

 

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Minimum

January

15°C / 59°F

5°C / 41°F

February

16°C / 61°F

6°C / 43°F

March

17°C / 63°F

7°C / 45°F

April

21°C / 70°F

11°C / 52°F

May

26°C / 79°F

16°C / 61°F

June

30°C / 86°F

20°C / 68°F

July

33°C / 91°F

23°C / 73°F

August

32°C / 90°F

22°C / 72°F

September

30°C / 86°F

19°C / 66°F

October

26°C / 79°F

16°C / 61°F

November

20°C / 68°F

11°C / 52°F

December

16°C / 61°F

6°C / 43°F

 

Old Harbour
The Old Harbour is one of the city's favourite meeting points for both residents and visitors, making it an important landmark by which to navigate the city. With the numerous hotels, shops and restaurants that fill the area, the harbour is something of a focal point for local leisure activities.

Hadrian's Gate / Hadrianus Gate (The Three Gates / Arches)
On the eastern side of Antalya's Old Town (Kaleici) there are some large portions of ancient wall that date back to both Roman and Hellenistic times. One of the most significant sections is punctuated by Hadrian's Gate, which was built to honour Emperor Hadrian on his visit in 130 AD


Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret)
This beautiful landmark is part of a 2nd century AD building that was originally a temple. In the Byzantine period, the structure became a church. Later still, in the Ottoman period, the Kesik Minare became a mosque.


Yivli Minare (Fluted Minaret)
Yivli Minare, also known as the Fluted Minaret, stands an impressive 38 metres / 125 feet high and was constructed originally as part of a mosque commissioned by Seljuk Sultan Aladdin Keykubad during the 13th century.
 

Antalya Museum (Antalya Müzesi)

The city's only major museum is home to a collection of displays and exhibits, featuring items from various different historical eras that were found in and around Antalya. Included among the artifacts are Roman sculptures, coins of Greek and Roman origin, and ethnographic pieces from Ottoman times. Antalya Museum is split into various themed sections and include a prehistory section, the Gallery of the Gods and the Sarcophagus Gallery.

Karain Cave Museum
The museum at the Karain Cave, located 27 km / 17 miles from the city, is small but impressive all the same, with its displays of archaeological finds from the Lower and Middle Paleolithic eras. This popular attraction is actually to be found on the very same site that yielded the finds on display, and experts say it was once inhabited by prehistoric men.


Ataturk's House Museum
This house is best known for providing hospitality to the Turkish Republic's founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, during his visit to Alanya on 18th February 1935. The building was donated to the Ministry of Culture for use as a museum by Rifat Azakoglu, its former owner. On the ground floor, visitors can view a variety of objects and documents relating to Ataturk, including photographs and personal belongings.

Suna and Inan Kirac Kaleici Museum
The Suna and Inan Kirac Kaleici Museum is to be found within the very centre of the city's historical Kaleici quarter. This beautiful mansion has been completely restored and inside you will discover a series of lifelike dioramas and Ottoman treasures. The exceptional Turkish ceramics in the adjacent former Greek Orthodox Church of St. George (Aya Yorgo) may also be of interest.