Route From Antalya
The province of Antalya is located on the Mediterranean coast of southwest Turkey, between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Antalya Province is the center of the Turkish tourism industry and attracts 30% of the foreign tourists who visit Turkey. The capital of the same name was the third most visited city in the world in 2011 by number of international arrivals, displacing New York. Antalya is the largest international seaside resort in Turkey.
Weekly Route - Antalya Kekova Antalya
Antalya was founded according to ancient tradition in 159 or 158 B.C. Founded by King Attalos II of Pergamum. After him it received the name Attaleia. From 133 B.C. His kingdom came to the Roman Empire by inheritance, but Pamphylia broke up into a multitude of rulers that turned to piracy. This was only 67 B.C. ended by Pompeius.In the Middle Ages Antalya was often called Satalia in Western sources, but continued to be called Attaleia in Greek sources. In Byzantine times Antalya was an important Christian center and a major naval base.
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