Antalya was founded by Attalus of Pergamon, and the original name of the city – Attaleia – comes from the name of its founder. The city was exposed to pirate raids until the era of Roman Emperor. In 25 BC, Attaleia became the Pamphylian capital.

The city walls were expanded during the Roman period. Emperor Hadrian visited the city in AD 130 and triumphal arc was built in his honour.

Attaleia was rebuitt during the era of Byzantine. In 1207, the Seljuk Turks took control of the city. In 1391, Ottomans took the control.

City walls from Roman period, Kaleiçi, Hadrian’s Gate, 13th-century Seljuk Yivli Minaret (fluted minaret) and the Museum are worth visiting.

 

Antalya Museum is one of the most important museums in Turkey, with artifacts from the paleothic age to the Ottoman era.