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Sightseeing

Yivli Minare – Antalya’s Fluted Minaret

Yivli Minare - The Fluted Minaret is an Icon of Antalya: One of the most prominent historical landmarks in Antalya is the Fluted Minaret (Yivli Minare). Located in Kaleiçi (the old town centre), the Fluted Minaret is one of the oldest of Antalya's Seljuk monuments and an icon of the city. A Seljuk Minaret The Yivli Minare was constructed … [Read More...]

Karaalioglu Park – One of the Delightful Parks in Antalya

Parks in Antalya: Karaalioglu Park and the Hirdirlik Tower: One of the delightful city parks in Antalya, where you can enjoy some peaceful moments and fabulous views, is the Karaalioglu Park (Karaalioğlu Parkı in Turkish). Located on the south-eastern end of the Yacht Harbour and on the southern fringe of Kaleici, Karaalioglu Park … [Read More...]

Hadrian’s Gate – Antalya’s Roman Triumphal Arch

Hadrian's Gate Was Built in Honour of the Visit of Emperor Hadrian: The imposing Hadrian's Gate or Hadrianus Gate is a Roman Triumphal Arch which was built in honour of Emperor Hadrian who visited Antalya in 130AD. It has three arched gates and its Turkish name Üçkapilar means "The Three Gates". For hundreds of years, Hadrian's Gate was … [Read More...]

Food

Gizli Bahçe Konaklari – The Secret Garden Mansions in Antalya

Gizli Bahçe Konaklari - The Secret Garden Mansions of Antalya: High above Antalya harbour and nestled against the old city fortification we came across Gizli Bahçe Konaklari, a cliff-top restaurant with fabulous views of Antalya Yacht Harbour and its surrounds. But, the Gizli Bahçe Konaklari is not just a restaurant with splendid scenic … [Read More...]

The Pudding Shop – Once a Starting Point of the Hippie Trail

The Pudding Shop - This Istanbul Restaurant Was Once the Start of the Hippie Trail: Just opposite from the Blue Mosque is the famous Pudding Shop, a nickname for the Lale Restaurant. Started in 1957 by the Colpan brothers, Idris and Namik, the Pudding Shop became famous in the 1970s as the meeting place and message centre for young travellers … [Read More...]

Useful Facts

Weather in Antalya

Weather in Antalya: When to travel to Antalya - The Best Seasons and Weather: Antalya is located on the south-western Mediterranean coastline of Turkey and as such enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterised by hot summers and moderately warm and rainy winters. Antalya is sheltered from the northerly winds by the Taurus Mountains and … [Read More...]

Conrad Istanbul Hotel

Hotel Review: The Conrad Istanbul: For our three nights in Istanbul we stayed at the Conrad Istanbul, a part of the Hilton Hotel group. This is our fourth stay at the Conrad Hotel in Istanbul, so we're quite familiar with its location and the surrounding attractions. Conrad Istanbul Located in the Besiktas area on the European side of … [Read More...]