Although the sea is the first thing that comes to mind when Antalya is mentioned, it should be noted that it is also a city full of history and culture. With its historical heritage from past periods, you can spend a day full of culture and history during your holiday. Antalya offers unforgettable moments to visitors of all ages with its historical and natural beauties of Antalya.
In every moment full of culture and history, you can feel not only the historical artifacts but also the natural beauties.

Start Your Day with Antalya’s Historical Treasures

Antalya, the apple of the Mediterranean's eye, offers visitors a rich cultural experience with its Antalya historical sites. The fact that every corner of the city is full of history, can offer a wonderful opportunity to start the day with a connection to the past. Antalya is more than simply a vacation destination, as seen by its ancient and modern ruins. Every step of you in this historic city leaves an imprint of the past.

The structures in the city center and its surroundings, especially, reveal the rich history of the city. Antalya's historical artifacts take you on a historical trip from ancient times to the present, allowing you to witness the history of the region. If you want to spend a day full of culture and history in Antalya, you must add the following locations to your route.

Hadrian's Gate

Built in honor of Roman Emperor Hadrian's visit to the city in 130 AD, Hadrian's Gate is considered one of Antalya's most important symbols. This wonderful building is a part of the historical texture of the city. This gate fascinates visitors with its three-arched structure, reflecting the history of Antalya. The reliefs on the structure successfully portray the elegance of the Roman period. This structure, which is a part of the city walls, still stands tall today and attracts the attention of history lovers. Because of its unique settings, you can feel the atmosphere of ancient times when you pass through here and gain in-depth information about the history and natural beauties of Antalya.

Kaleiçi

Kaleiçi, another of Antalya's ancient cities, offers its visitors the opportunity to travel back in time with its narrow streets and authentic structures. Every corner of this region displays architectural construction details from the Ottoman, Roman, and Seljuk periods. While walking on the stone-paved streets of Kaleiçi, you can easily follow the traces of old Antalya.
Attracting the attention of both local and foreign tourists, Kaleiçi has a fascinating ambiance with its walls from ancient times and gates opening to the sea. Kaleiçi attracts attention with its historical structures, also with the handcrafted products and delicious food offered by local tradesmen. While visiting the region, you can try local flavors and handicrafts and have a pleasant day.

Antalya Museum

Without a doubt, museums are significant locations where one can observe history and culture. In this regard, the Antalya Museum stands out as one of the most significant entities, showcasing the rich history and cultural heritage of the city. This museum, founded in 1922, is full of artifacts obtained from archaeological excavations and is a must-see for history lovers.
The museum has a wide collection ranging from the Paleolithic period to the Ottoman period. Antalya Museum houses artifacts, ancient statues, mosaics, and other archaeological findings. The artifacts unearthed from ancient cities such as Perge and Aspendos are among the most extraordinary pieces of the museum.
You should definitely add this museum, which is open six days a week except Mondays, to your route.

Yivli Minaret

Yivli Minaret is an icon and important monument that has left its mark on the city's silhouette. You can visit this structure from the Seljuk period to see the historical texture of Antalya. Yivli Minaret gets its name from the grooves on it. It can also be differentiated from other minarets with this feature. Yivli Minaret Mosque is located near the building. Visitors can explore the elegance and finesse of Seljuk architecture by visiting both the minaret and the mosque. Built in the 13th century, the minaret continues to stand today.

Historical Aspendos Theatre

The Aspendos Theatre, located in the east of Antalya, is one of the best-preserved theatres of the ancient world. Constructed in the second century AD, this massive structure stands as one of the engineering marvels of the Roman period. The most important feature of the Aspendos Theatre is its excellent acoustics. Despite being built thousands of years ago, even today, the sound of events held in the theatre reaches all the way to the back rows clearly. When you step into this theater, which attracts thousands of visitors every year, you can deeply feel the magnificence and art of the ancient period.

Must-Try Food Stops in Antalya

Antalya's history is as rich as its cuisine. Walking through the city's streets, you can come across local tastes at every corner.
Antalya, in particular, serves the most delicious examples of Mediterranean cuisine. Dishes prepared with seafood, olive oil dishes, and fresh vegetables are very appealing to the eye and mouth. While you are in Antalya, you must taste its famous Antalya piyaz, pumpkin dessert, and olive oil dishes. The city's culinary culture harmoniously blends with its historical heritage, providing visitors with an unforgettable experience. After visiting historical sites and discovering these flavors, you can understand once again how unique a city Antalya is.
Susesi Luxury Resort, one of the most exclusive hotels in Antalya, offers its guests an unforgettable holiday experience with luxury and comfort together. Our hotel, which draws attention with its unique natural view, extensive facilities, and professional service approach, also provides our guests very special gastronomy experiences. In addition to the unique flavors of world cuisine at Susesi Luxury Resort, flavors of Turkish cuisine are also at the forefront. The main restaurant serves a variety of foods, from appetizers to Turkish cuisine, olive oil dishes, and traditional flavors. Hotel's special Tuğra A'la Carte Restaurant opens its doors to our guests who want to experience the most exquisite flavors of Turkish cuisine. Here, you can discover Turkish cuisine with all its richness with kebabs, pita varieties, and traditional desserts meticulously prepared by our chefs.

Returning Home with a Comfortable Hotel Transfer

All these points are easily accessible in Antalya. For a trouble-free vacation, you should

Consider transportation options: Susesi's paid transfer service makes it easy to get to all of Antalya's historical sites.

Susesi Luxury Resort is very close to the natural and historical areas in Antalya. The transfer service, which is provided to the points you want with modern and comfortable vehicles for a charge determined by demand, allows Susesi customers to easily discover all natural and historical places.