Antalya is a city in Turkey, sited on its south west by the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, by the Gulf of Antalya. The city can be called as a very old one, and this traditional city is further supported by the facts derived from the latest archaeological digging that revealed that this city was inhabited way back in 3rd century BC itself. This makes Antalya the most liked spot by the tourists who like history. The city centre consists of many historic location and these have been taken care of and maintained well and are open to tourists. A must watch architectural brilliance is the Hadrian’s Gate which was constructed in 2nd century B.C. Also Yivli Minare, a fluted minaret is a arresting piece. The Antalya Museum and Kaleici Museum are worth visiting. As a matter of fact, the Antalya has lot more to offer other than the historic sites and do not sidetrack it to be a boring city. It has its own share of entertainment programs like open air concert along the beaches and vivacious night clubs. Aspendos ampytheatre is large enough to seat 20,000 viewers and hosts famous music festivals. Antalya is a wonderful destination for sailing, rafting, paragliding, scuba diving, tracking and mountaineering. Make a relaxing trip to the Manavgat waterfalls. The weather in Antalya is of the Mediterranean type and remains impressive throughout the year. These are great conditions for tourists and the historic wave here is more than enough to keep them interested.