A major city on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, known as the capital of the Turkish Riviera. It serves as a major tourist destination with ancient ruins and resort beaches.
Named after Attalos II of Pergamon who founded the city in the 2nd century BCE, originally called Attaleia. The name evolved through Greek and Turkish linguistic changes over centuries of various conquests and cultural influences.
Antalya perfectly embodies the layers of Mediterranean history - founded by Greeks, ruled by Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans, each leaving architectural and cultural traces. The city's old quarter, Kaleiçi, contains buildings from nearly every era, making it a living museum where you can literally walk through 2,000 years of history.
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