Hadrian’s Gate
A three-arched marble triumphal gate from AD 130. The gate of the ancient city is today the best-known entrance to Kaleiçi.
ANTALYA
Kaleiçi
Where Antalya was born: a neighbourhood that has lived for two thousand years.
Kaleiçi is Antalya’s historic centre. Traces of the Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods stand side by side in this small quarter; the walls, gates, minarets and harbour are still part of daily life.
Today Kaleiçi is a protected conservation area. Along its narrow, stone-paved streets you find restored Ottoman houses, boutique guesthouses, workshops and cafés.
A city in layers
2nd century BC
The founding of Attaleia
Attalos II, King of Pergamon, founds Attaleia around the natural harbour. The name Antalya derives from it.
Roman period
Gates and towers
Hadrian’s Gate (Üçkapılar) is built in AD 130 to commemorate Emperor Hadrian’s visit. The Hıdırlık Tower is also a Roman structure dated to the 2nd century.
Byzantine period
From temple to church
The building known today as the Kesik Minaret began as a Roman temple, later became a Byzantine church and then a mosque.
Seljuk period
The Fluted Minaret
Built in the 13th century under the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad, the Fluted Minaret (Yivli Minare) became the emblem of Antalya.
Ottoman period
House and street fabric
The stone-and-timber houses, courtyards, bay windows and narrow streets you see today largely reflect the Ottoman settlement pattern.
Explore on foot
Fluted Minaret
Built of brick and turquoise tiles in the 13th century, this minaret is the symbol of Antalya.
Kesik Minaret
A striking ruin that lived many lives over the centuries: Roman temple, Byzantine church and mosque.
Clock Tower
Rising over a Roman-era tower, it is a meeting point of Kaleiçi in the evenings.
Old Harbour
The lifeline of the city since Roman times. The lanes dropping from Kaleiçi to the harbour give some of the best views over the sea.
On foot from the guesthouse
Kont Pansiyon is within walking distance of these stops. Early morning and late afternoon are when the streets are calmest and most beautiful, the ideal time to discover the historic fabric without hurry.
Plan Your Stay