Ancient cities in Antalya
If you are making a places to visit in Antalya list, ancient cities belong on it. There are many, and they are worth seeing.
Side Ancient City: Put it high on the list. Many civilisations lived here. See the theatre, Temple of Apollo and monumental fountain.
Perge Ancient City: In Aksu. Baths, fountains, a stadium and theatre remain, plus a museum that is open to visitors.
Olympos: In Kumluca, busy in every season. Excavations continue.
Myra: In Demre, with Andriake its harbour — a regular stop on culture tours.
Syedra: About 10 minutes from Alanya centre, in Seki village. Once a harbour city.
Patara: Home to one of the oldest surviving parliament buildings. St Nicholas is said to have been from Patara, so it is among the most visited sites.
Why choose Antalya?
You can rest and still walk through history. Resorts and honeymoon villas make it easy for newlyweds too. Archaeological remains from very early periods are worth seeing.
Where should you go in Antalya?
Decide whether the trip is mainly sea and sun or culture and nature — that shapes the list and how many days you give each stop. Then plan where to stay. Rental villas are one option, often economical for longer stays and quieter than busy hotels.
