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Antalya

Also known as ANT, AYT, Attalia, Adalia

Antalya is one of the largest cities in Turkey and the capital of Antalya Province, the fifth-most populous province. Recognized as the "capital of tourism" in Turkey and a pivotal part of the Turkish Riviera, Antalya sits on Anatolia's southwest coast, flanked by the Taurus Mountains. The urban population of the city is around 1.5 million, with a provincial population of 2,722,103.

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Antalya is one of Turkey's largest cities, located on the southwestern coast and serving as the capital of the country's fifth-most populous province. It is widely recognized as Turkey's main tourism hub and a key destination on the Turkish Riviera, attracting visitors with its coastal location nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus Mountains.

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Antalya
Population: 1073794
Area: 1417
Elevation: 30
Official website: www.antalya.bel.tr
Image: Antalya city.jpg
Dialing code: 0242

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Commons gallery: Antalya
Commons category: Antalya
urban population: 173501
postal code: 07000–07999
native label: آنطالیه
rural population: 77703
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Contents

Etymology
History
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Ethnic and religious groups
Economy
Cityscape
Historic sites in the city center
Main sights
Green areas, recreation places
Government
Elections
Sports
Education
Culture
Cuisine
Festivals and events
Museums
Transportation
Buses
Light Rail
Major routes
Airport
International relations
Notable people
Notes
References

The city was formerly known as Attalia and was founded in around 200 BC by King Attalus II of Pergamon. Attalia was soon conquered by the Romans. Roman rule saw the city thrive, including the construction of several new monuments, such as Hadrian's Gate, and the flourishing of nearby ancient cities such as Patara, Xanthos and Myra in the Lycia region; Perga, Aspendos and Side in Pamphylia; and Sagalassos, Antioch and Termessos in Pisidia. These cities were already significant centers before Roman influence. Antalya has changed hands several times, including to the Seljuk Empire in 1207 and an expanding Ottoman Empire in 1391. Ottoman rule brought relative peace and stability for the next five hundred years. The city was occupied by Italy for three years in the aftermath of World War I, but was returned to Turkey during the Turkish War of Independence.