Zabytki w Antalyi

Historical Landmarks of Turkey

This collection highlights the diverse architectural history of Antalya, ranging from the Roman-era Hadrian’s Gate and Hıdırlık Tower to Seljuk and Ottoman structures. It features monuments dedicated to significant figures, including the city's founder Attalus II, the Seljuk Sultan Kaykhusraw I, and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. These landmarks, such as the 19th-century Clock Tower and various memorials, provide insight into the city's transformation from an ancient Pergamon settlement to a modern Turkish metropolis.

Historical Landmarks of Turkey — Mapa

Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Hadrian's Gate

Hadrian's Gate is a memorial gate located in Antalya, Turkey, which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited the…

Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Hıdırlık Tower

Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioğlu Park.

Homonihilis / Public domain

C

Nâzım Hikmet

Memorial dedicated to the influential 20th-century Turkish poet and playwright, recognized for his revolutionary style and international literary impact.

Unknown Byzantine artist / Public domain

D

Kaykhusraw I

Kaykhusraw I, the eleventh and youngest son of Kilij Arslan II, was Seljuk Sultan of Rûm.

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Attalus II Philadelphus

Attalus II Philadelphus was a ruler of the Attalid kingdom of Pergamon and the founder of the city of Attalia.

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Clock Tower

Constructed in the late 19th century during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, this stone tower served as a fortification and timekeeper at the entrance to the old city.

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Atatürk Heykeli

A prominent bronze monument in Cumhuriyet Square depicting Mustafa Kemal Atatürk alongside figures representing the Turkish War of Independence.

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Atatürk

Monument dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, commemorating his role in the nation's modernization.