11 June, Antalya
Anatolia Pansion 70TL (negotiated down
from 80TL)
Today had a real holiday feel to it ...
nothing much planned and all day to do it in. A city was founded here in the 2nd
century BC and came under Roman rule in 133BC. Below Antalya’s historic old
city, known as Kaleiçi, is a Roman-era harbour, a protected indent between
cliffs. Long sections of the city’s original walls remain, with houses built
into them and sections of the new city built on top of them. The Ottoman era
houses of the old city have largely been restored and converted into boutique
hotels, restaurants and shops. The new city is modern with beautiful gardens
and parks, nationalistic statues, brand name shops and innovative street art.
We strolled the old city streets and the new city boulevard, enjoying
particularly the scents of spices and perfumes and suede; and the sample of
Turkish delight snipped with a large pair of scissors from a long roll and
offered to us to taste. In the late afternoon we took the old tram to the
terminal opposite the museum and walked down to the public beach for a swim in
the Med. The beach is pebbled, with a short sharp drop into the sea, making for
a challenging entrance and exit, but the water both warm and refreshing...
Antalya Kaleiçi historic city
Antalya Kaleiçi historic city
Antalya Kaleiçi historic city
Antalya Kaleiçi historic city
Antalya Kaleiçi historic city - Hadrian's gate
Antalya Kaleiçi historic city
Antalya Kaleiçi historic city
Antalya Kaleiçi historic city
Antalya
Antalya