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Antalya Aspendos Theater – Living Antiquity

Admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:17:52 +0000

Aspendos is an ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya Serik region, mostly famous for its antique Roman Empire theater which holds the title of best preserved ancient amphitheater in Turkey. It was built in 2 AD and dedicated to Emperor Markus Aurelius. One of the most spectacular ancient views you can see as a traveller waits for you.

Throughout the history, Aspendos was always a popular city and had seen many invasions. At Seljuk times, it was used as a caravansary. There are also various Roman structures nearby including basilica, agora, nymphaeum and a long 15 kms long Roman aqueduct.

Because of its excellent acoustic properties, Aspendos ballet and opera festival is held each year attracting thousands of local and international music and art lovers. It has a seating capacity of 17,000 people.

Here are some Aspendos photos :

Theater View

Aqueduct View

Archway at Aspendos Theater

Aspendos Walls

Male dancers of UK The Royal Ballet at Aspendos

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Antalya Archeological Museum – More Than 5000 Pieces at 13 Halls

Admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:15:55 +0000

Known also simply as Antalya Museum, it is one of the largest museums of Turkey. Actually, the foundation is owed to Italians ironically who occupied Antalya and south region of Turkey by the result of First World War. It is told that some Italian archeologists were carrying the valuable archeological items which was found around to Italian consulate. At that time, a teacher named Suleyman Fikri Bey seeing the danger, managed to assign himself as voluntary officer of antiquities by government decision and established a small museum at 1919 and have begun to collect items as well. Today, the museum is large and operates on 13 exhibition halls including ancient natural history hall (fossils, bones), prehistory hall, proto and classic period halls (Neolithic, Calcolithic, Early Bronze Age, Hellenistic age objects), the hall of Emperors which presents the golden age of Roman Empire with beautiful sculptures, the hall of burials tombs, the hall of mosaics and icons which includes Byzantine period, coins hall, Turkish-Islamic hall, ethnography section and a special children hall which presents toys, moneyboxes of ancient times.

More than additional 30,000 items are in the depots of the museum and can not be presented because of space problem.

You can visit the museum on Konyaalti region on center daily except Monday. Here is a view from an hall and a youtube video

Antalya Museum at Wikipedia

Antalya Water Fun with Aqualand and Dolphinland

Admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:13:23 +0000

If you plan to visit Antalya for holiday or any other reasons there are many entertainment centers you should not miss.
Both Aqualand and DolphinLand is in the big entertainment center of Antalya, BeachPark at Konyaalti district very close to center.

Aqualand is the biggest waterpark in Antalya consisting of many water games, huge pools and waterfalls, long open and closed water slides ranging from 40 meters to 100 meters. The facility also consists of different snack-bars and restaurants. You will feel refreshed because you are surrounded also by beautiful natural trees and green.

There is a two concepts I like most. Jacuzzi Bar where you can get water massage and Vitamin Bar to boost energy with natural fruit juices of all kinds. There is a silver shop and photo center as well. You will feel safe here as well because there is insurance policy and safe boxes for all customers. Nice recommended place both with family and friends.

Here is an introduction video :

DolphinLand is situated nearby and home to the super dolphin, white whale and sea lion shows. You can also enjoy swimming with dolphins. I have learned that the dolphins are from Black Sea and since the salt level in Black Sea is much less than in Mediterranean, the salt level is carefully controlled. A dolphin lives around 25 to 30 years and the dolphins here are 9 years old and eat sardines and mackerels.

A video excerpt from the show :

Official Website : BeachPark Antalya

Beautiful Waterfalls of Antalya

Admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:53:25 +0000

Antalya is also famous for its many waterfalls with astonishing views. Duden, Kursunlu and Manavgat are the top three famous waterfalls. I have compiled a photo and video collection for the blog visitors. Enjoy !

Duden Waterfall

Kursunlu Waterfall

Manavgat Waterfall

.. and some amateur videos

Duden Waterfall

Manavgat Waterfall

Kursunlu Waterfall