Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Antalya Province, Turkish Mediterranean Coast

November 9, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Antalya Province (Turkish: Antalya ili) is located on the Mediterranean coast of south-west Turkey, between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean sea.
Restaurants in Antalya Province

Ibrahim Serin Cad. No.: 14/2, Kas 07580 Turkey +90 242 836 37 13
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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Tugra Art Gallery

Reviewed By KatherineE179 - Cambridge, United Kingdom

We bought several items from Tugra during a holiday in Kas. The owner and staff in the shop were extremely helpful and courteous and not remotely pushy. We bought a ceiling lamp and Ali changed all the shades so that we could get the effect we wanted. We bought a couple of large items so Ali arranged for them to be shipped back to England - everything arrived very well packed and intact. A really lovely place to browse and buy!

2. Mrk. Kulliye Cami

Ornek Mahallesi, 1517 Sk. No: 9, Manavgat 07600 Turkey
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Mrk. Kulliye Cami

3. Ters Villa - Upside Down House

8090 Sk. No: 8 Sorgun Mah., Manavgat Turkey +90 530 400 83 07 [email protected] http://www.tersvilla.com
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Ters Villa - Upside Down House

The biggest upside-down house in Turkey. Are you ready to radically change your view of the world? Defying the gravity.Come and explore the upside-down villa. Experience the impossible. Be sure your camera is fully charged with memory space before you visit. By all means take your camera with you.

4. Yivli Minaret Mosque

Kaleici, Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Antalya Turkey
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4.5 based on 270 reviews

Yivli Minaret Mosque

This mosque was built in the 13th century by the Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubat. The elegant, fluted minaret has become a symbol of Anatalya.

Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States

Yivli Minaret Mosque (a.k.a Alaaddin Mosque , Yivli Minare Mosque (literally: "Fluted Minaret" Mosque), or Ulu Cami, "Grand Mosque") is located in Kaleiçi (old town) on Cumhuriyet Cd. It is part of a külliye (mosque complex) which includes the Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev Medrese (school), Seljuk and Dervish lodge, and the tombs of Zincirkıran and Nigar Hatun. The mosque's fluted minaret is a landmark and symbol of the city (it is listed as a World Heritage Site). The original mosque and minaret was built in 1230 on the orders of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I (the Seljuk Sultan of Rûm who ruled from 1220-1237), incorporating the walls of a ruined Byzantine church (earthworks from this period can be seen under a glassed section of floor within the mosque). The original mosque (but not the minaret) was destroyed in the 14th century; an inscription at the entrance indicates the current mosque was built in 1373 by Mehmet Bey, grandson of Yunus Bey from the Hamitoglu clan. The prayer hall was rebuilt with its six domes and is one of the oldest examples of multi-domed mosques in Anatolia. The building is rectangular with plain decoration, with a roof supported by 12 columns with ancient column heads. Beside it, the 38m fluted minaret is a unique example of Anatolian Turkish architecture, standing on a large square stone base. The minaret has eight flutes on its brick shaft, and was originally decorated with dark blue and turquoise-colored tiles on every other row of the minaret trunk, giving an illusion of stripes running up the flanks. The minaret was restored in 1953, 1961 and 1973. The minaret is beautifully lit at night, highlighting its top and conical roof. In the mosque garden are two mausoleums, one of Sufi sheikh Zincirkıran Mehmet Bey (1377) and the other of Nigar Hatun (who died in 1503, the consort of Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II). The mosque is open every day, but may be closed during times of prayer. There is no entrance fee, although a donation is gratefully accepted.

5. Antalya Muzesi

Konyaalti Cad. No: 88, Antalya 07050 Turkey +90 242 238 56 88 [email protected] http://www.antalyamuzesi.gov.tr/en
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4.5 based on 2,259 reviews

Antalya Muzesi

The museum contains 13 display halls with exhibits from the Paleolithic Age to Ottoman times. A special children's section offers activities to stimulate an interest in antiques and museums.

Reviewed By Marianchetotosheva - Sofia, Bulgaria

Great museum, filled with beautifully preserved and restored ancient statues. Wonderfully arranged halls, good information about the exhibited samples. I recommend.

6. Side Museum

Selimiye Koyu, Side, Manavgat Turkey +90 242 753 10 06 http://turkisharchaeonews.net/museum/archaeological-museum-side
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4.5 based on 1,266 reviews

Side Museum

Reviewed By Marianchetotosheva - Sofia, Bulgaria

A very nice museum, with a beautiful garden, which also has interesting exhibits, you can admire the sea.

7. Church of St. Nicholas

Demre (Kale) Turkey +90 242 871 60 01 http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/myra-church/
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4.5 based on 529 reviews

Church of St. Nicholas

Reviewed By 1973LYS - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Not too far away from Myra Ancient City, there is Church St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was born and the bishop of Patara known as St. Claus (or Sinterklaas in Dutch). Thus East Roman Basilica church is decorated with beautiful vibrant frescoes of life and miracles of St. Nicholas, amazing architecture, and one of UNESCO tentative heritage sites. There is also a broken sarchopagus which was believed to be the first burial of St. Nicholas.

8. Dim Cave

Kestel, Alanya Turkey +90 242 518 22 75 [email protected] http://www.dimcave.com.tr/index.php?lang=tr&page=12
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4.5 based on 1,402 reviews

Dim Cave

Reviewed By zeko71 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Beautiful little cave, to see and also to cool down in it after a day spent on Cleopatra beach :) A must see

9. Antalya Tram

Antalya Turkey http://www.antalya-ulasim.com/nostalji-tramvayi.html
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4.5 based on 253 reviews

Antalya Tram

Riding the tramway from one end to the other provides an enjoyable way of getting an overview of the city, passing by distinguished sites such as Hadrian Gate, Clock Tower and a distinctive minaret.

Reviewed By TJ567 - Derby, United Kingdom

There are 2 team systems in Antalya, an ultra modern one that connects the town with the Mall of Antalya / Airport / Expo centre, and this traditional one that runs from the old town down towards the beach area. It is a scenic and serene way to get about. Also in the heat of the day it is more comfortable than being in the blazing sun!

10. Antalya Toy Museum

Kizilsaray Mah. Iskele Cad. No:82 Carsi, Muratpasa, Antalya Turkey +90 242 249 49 34
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4.5 based on 118 reviews

Antalya Toy Museum

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