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Cultural and Heritage Values

MANAVGAT WATERFALL

 It is located about 3 km west of Manavgat district. A picnic can be held right next to the waterfall, intertwined with nature, and fresh fish can be eaten in the surrounding restaurants. It is an ideal place to integrate with nature in a corner away from the noise of the city. Transportation can be provided by minibuses departing from Manavgat. The waterfall, which is about 15 km from our hotel, can be easily reached by public transport and private car.

OYMAPINAR DAM

 The 3rd largest in Turkey. its dam, the Oymapinar Dam, was established on the Manavgat stream. 1.2 Billion kw/hour energy is produced annually. You can enjoy the beauties of nature with boat tours organized here while enjoying the magnificent view of the Taurus mountains. You can also explore the beauties of this place with nature walks. The dam, which is located about 40 km from our hotel, can be easily reached by private vehicle.

GREEN CANYON

 It means a breathtaking journey to the heart of nature. The best way to get rid of the stress of everyday life and relax until you are reborn is to take a trip alone with nature. Let the Green Canyon shake your soul with its charming atmosphere. Enjoy the magnificent greenery while exploring nature and wildlife in this unique place. Kanyon, which is located about 45 km from our hotel, can be easily reached by private car.

KÖPRÜLÜ CANYON

Köprülü Kanyon National Park is approximately 60 km away from Manavgat and is reached by a 40 km highway to Taşağıl and Beşkonak, which leaves about 40 km northeast of Antalya, and is located at the foot of the Taurus Mountains. The area of the National Park is 37,000 hectares. Dipoyraz Mountain, located in the east of the park, is 2980 m high and its slopes are covered with forests.

Bridge creek is located between the valleys and canyons covered with cedar forests with a length of 120 km and a depth of 100 m between the village of Bolaşan and Beşkonak. Dec.1, Dec.1, dec. 1, dec. 1, dec. 1, dec. 1, dec. 1, dec. 1, dec. 1, dec. The river valley located in the park is in the form of a steep-walled canyon with a length of 14 km and an altitude of 400 m in places.

After the canyon ends, the tea flows through a wide bed covered with greenery. Köprüçay river is one of the most beautiful natural recreation areas of Turkey. In addition, there are many archaeological sites such as the historical city of Selge, located in the mountainous terrain to the west of the river, castles and aqueducts on the riverside, bridges belonging to the Roman period and historical roads

SIDE ANCIENT CITY 

‘Side’, which is in the form of a peninsula, means "Pomegranate" in the Anatolian language and symbolizes fertility. I of Side, one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia.D.It is said that it was founded before the VII century. There are the ruins of historical shops, houses, baths, agoras, fountains and porticos (galleries) in the Ancient City of Side, which is definitely a must-see place in this region. The magnificent theater is reached by passing through the monumental gate with a single arch, where the Vespasian fountain, made as a gesture to Emperor Vespasian, is located. the theater with a capacity of 20,000 seats was built not on the mountainside like other Roman theaters, but on arched spaces. It is located in the Ancient Port of Side, about 12 km from our hotel, and can be easily reached by public transport and private car.

THE TEMPLE OF APOLLO

 The temple dedicated to Apollo, the son of the Sun, is located on the square at the end of the colonnaded street of the Ancient Port of Side. It is described as the place where the most beautiful and most magnificent sunrise and sunset are experienced in the temple, which is the most important symbol of Side. It is located in the Ancient Port of Side, about 12 km from our hotel, and can be easily reached by public transport and private car.

SELEUCELA 

When you go from Manavgat in the northwest direction towards the Taurus Mountains, the ruins of the ancient city of Seleukeia are reached after 12 km in the village of Şıhlar. This ancient city, located 4 km northeast of Şıhlar Village and an hour away on foot, was founded by the Seleucids. M.D.the city, which was founded on a hill as an Acropolis city for protection purposes in the 300s, reveals the entire plain and the sea with its steep-slope and deep-valley geography. The presence of an arable land within the urban area, the fact that its surroundings are well supported by waters, and the history of any trade route from its location confirm this thesis. The two-storey agora, basilica, cistern and sewer system can be considered as an indicator of the city's development. The mosaics unearthed during the city excavations are exhibited in the Antalya museum today. The historical place, which is located about 45 km from our hotel, can be easily reached by private car.

SELGE

 On the southern slope of the Taurus Mountains, near Köprüçayı, 950 m from the sea. Selge, which was founded at an altitude of, is an ancient Pisidian Mountain City. Selge is reached by a steep and winding, 4 km road after the köprülü canyon. The road to Selge passes through Köprülü Canyon, which is very rich in terms of natural beauty. On the way; There are playful rocks that look like fairy chimneys in Ürgüp and Göreme and cover the entire mountain slope. The 5-door and 45-step theater in the north is an important and best-preserved monument. The stadium and gymnasium stand out in the south of the rock-cut theater, and the Ionian-type temple decorated with eagle motifs on the ceiling in the west. There is a fountain and an agora in the south of the stadium. The temples of Artemis and Zeus are next to each other to the north of the walls extending to the southwest of the city. To the west of these temples there are water cisterns, and to the north there is a necropolis with sarcophagi and ornate funerary monuments. The city has not been destroyed because it is on hills away from busy roads. About 75 to our hotel

ASPENDOS

 It is located 44 km from Manavgat 2. The Aspendos Theater, built in the century, has a capacity of 17,000 and is the best preserved amphitheater that has survived today. The secret of the excellent acoustics created by a young man named Xenon who lives in the region has still not been solved. 13. in the century, the Seljuks used the structure as a caravanserai and strengthened the northern side of the structure with an arch in the typical Seljuk architecture style. The History of I.D. V. it dates back to the century. I .S. II. The Aspendos theater, built in the century, was used as a caravanserai during the Seljuks and was repaired from time to time. Together with its stage, it is one of the rare theaters that have been preserved in the best way until today. Today, it is used in various concerts, festivals, festivals and oil wrestling. Among other buildings in Aspendos, the Agora, Basilica, Nymphaeum and 15 km long arched waterways are worth seeing. The historical place, which is located about 25 km from our hotel, can be easily reached by private car.

PERGE 

It is an ancient city that once served as the capital of the Pamphylia Region. It is believed that the acropolis in the city was founded during the Bronze Age. During the Hellenistic period, the city was Decried as one of the richest and most beautiful cities in the old world. Caves and settlements are found here. The most famous among the caves is Karain Cave, Okuzini Cave, which is the neighbor of Karain, Beldibi, Belbasi rock shelters and Bademağacı are the most well-known prehistoric settlement areas in the region. The historical place, which is located about 50 km from our hotel, can be easily reached by private car.

SIDE MUSEUM 

Located opposite the agora belonging to the Roman Period, M .PP. 5-6.the bath of the century-old ancient agora was restored and turned into a museum in 1960/61. A large part of the artifacts exhibited in the museum are finds Deciphered during excavations in the ancient city of Side between 1947 and 1967. The museum is entered through a door in the eastern direction. Then, the floor is covered with stones and a large garden is reached by passing through a courtyard that is understood to be the second tepidarium of the bath. Sarcophagi, columns, busts, torsos, inscriptions, statues, sculpture pedestals, column capitals, friezes, reliefs and stelae from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine Periods found during excavations in Side are seen around this courtyard and inside the garden. The most important work in these courtyards, the floor of which is covered with marble fragments, is the frieze series containing the mythological stories of Poseido, the god of the seas, seen on the north wall of the courtyard. Here, the relationships of gods and goddesses with nature are depicted.

In order to protect our nature, be careful to choose sunscreen, perfume, skin care products and the like from nature-friendly products, Do not forget that the sunscreen chemicals spreading in our oceans can harm underwater creatures.

Historical Places 

Kaleici has many cultural heritage such as Old Antalya Houses, Fluted Minaret, Şehzade Korkut Mosque, Karatay Madrasa, Ancient City of Perge, Karain Cave, Hadrian's Gate, Ancient City of Phaselis, Phaselis, Aspendos Theater, Ancient City of Xanthos, Alanya Castle, Ancient City of Myra, Temple of Apollo, Ancient City of Olympos.

Agriculture and Animal Husbandry 

Various agricultural products are grown on the fertile soils of the Antalya region. Among agricultural products, wheat, barley and oats are grown the most. In addition, cotton, sesame, onions, peanuts, chickpeas, vegetables are grown on 35 thousand hectares. It is our science that is the most advanced in greenhouses. tomatoes, peppers, beans, eggplants, cucumbers, melons and watermelons are grown in greenhouses of 32 thousand hectares. It is sold domestically and abroad. Antalya is very advanced in fruit growing. Antalya is the province where bananas and oranges grow the most. In addition, apples, pears, plums, quinces, peaches, apricots, grapes, needles, carob, cranberries and other fruits are grown. Tangerine, lemon, grapefruit are the main source of income of Antalya, in addition to citrus fruit production, it is highly developed in olive growing. Antalya region brings with it the richness of its climate characteristics, rich vegetation, wildlife. Deer, fox, marten, squirrel, fallow deer, wild deer, coyote, hyena, wolf, bear, partridge, quail, stepmom, wild moth

Plant and Animal Species under Protection 

Mediterranean seals, sea turtles and caretta carettas have been protected in these regions. In addition, plant species such as Cyclamen, Iris Flower, Sand lily, Daffodil and Crocus Flower are also among the protected species Dec. It is inconvenient not to buy souvenirs obtained from protected plant and animal species. Hunting sport is prohibited except for the dates allowed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. We strongly request that you do not participate in activities that separate animals from their natural life, such as circus, dolphin shows.

National and Religious Values

 April October August May 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day, May 19th Commemoration of Atatürk Youth and Sports Day, August 30th Victory Day and October 29th Republic Day, such as enthusiastically celebrated national holidays, our National Anthem is also among our national values, recited accompanied by a moment of respect. Decatur National Anthem is also among our national values. On the other hand, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are among the religious values. Dec.

How to Behave in Religious Places

 We have an obligation to follow some rules in the mosques where we perform our religious services, * The mosque is not entered with shoes/slippers etc., * In women, the hair is covered with a hijab /cheesecloth, etc., and care should be taken that the clothes cover the body, * Should not be spoken out loud, * Other people should be treated with respect.

National Anthem 

 

Rules to Be Followed in Ruins, Historical Places And Museums

Traditional Crafts and Crafts in Antalya

 Antalya, which has been a cultural basin throughout its history and retains this feature even today, also attracts attention with the variety of traditional handicrafts. As a result of field surveys conducted in our province on various dates, some of the crafts identified can be listed as follows;

Folk dances of the Antalya region have a regional feature called "Teke Folklore". As in the field of music in the region, the influence of Yörüks also outweighs folk games. The dances of the region are composed of dances such as Mengi, Samah, Teke, Spoon games and Zeybek, which dancers perform without holding on to each other. In the districts east of Antalya, Konya spoon air, Bosphorus air, Serenler Zeybeki, Anamur Roads, Silifke's Yogurt, Algerian air are played. These games are also played individually or collectively.

Local Dishes

The basis of the Yörüks' diet style is determined by the nutrients obtained from livestock and wheat. Although few fresh vegetables are produced on the coastline, wheat and dried vegetables gain weight as you go inland. It is possible to find all of the world's cuisines in Antalya in touristic hotels and restaurants. Local dishes specific to the region are: Hair roasting, Tandoor kebab, Kölle (wheat, bean, chickpea and broad bean stewing), Tomato sauce, Hibeş, Arapaşı

Sport

There are a large number of registered sports clubs and about 200,000 licensed athletes within the borders of the province. In these clubs, activities are carried out in many sports, especially football, basketball, handball, volleyball, athletics, wrestling, judo, karate, taekwondo, tennis, table tennis, water polo and swimming. Antalyaspor, who uses the nickname Scorpions in football, represents the city at the highest level in Turkish football. Antalyaspor plays its matches at the Antalya Stadium, which has a capacity of 33,032.

Festivals and festivals

Festivals and festivals are organized in Antalya in various periods. These festivals are usually summer festivals in the highlands in the higher parts of Antalya (such as Feslikan Plateau Festival, Söbüce Plateau Festival, Alanya Festivals). In addition, the people living in the Alevi-Bektashi-Turkmen culture in the Elmali region also organize festivals (such as Abdal Musa Festivals).Festivals are organized in Antalya on a national and international scale as well as on a local scale. The biggest festival on a national scale is the Antalya Television Awards, which started to be organized in 2010. On an international scale, the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival is held every year in October. In addition, the International Antalya Sand Sculpture Festival is the only traditional sand sculpture event in Turkey and is one of the largest sand sculpture events in the world. Dec.

While performing all these activities; do not neglect the personal care areas of women and children.

We especially strongly ask that you be tolerant towards children and avoid any kind of behavior that would cause harm.

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