Duden Waterfalls, Turkey

Every large Turkish city is associated with Ataturk – the great reformer can either have a monument erected to him, or have a museum dedicated to him, or have a building or street named after him. You can spot a monument to the cult Turkish personality in Antalya. It is located on the Republic Square. There are many fascinating mosques in the city. One of them is Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque which is the major mosque of the city. This is an excellent example of construction of the 16th – 17th centuries. The mosque has a mind-blowing interior decoration, which is beautifully illuminated through the stained glass windows. Another interesting monument of sacred architecture is called Iskele Mosque. This mosque was built in the 19th century and, although it is small, the special atmosphere that reigns here always makes it a pleasure to come back.

Antalya is an ancient city, and therefore you can spot many ruins here. Some of them are deserving of attention. First of all, the ancient city of Pisidia is worth a special visit as it preserves the prehistoric ruins reminiscent of ancient Rome, which are mingled with the monuments of the times of the Ottoman Empire. Among the buildings you can find the ramparts of the upper cities, administrative and public buildings, as well as residential buildings. In addition, the sight of the ancient ruins in itself gives pleasurable feeling, as if you were transmitted into history. You can enjoy the beautiful views of the sun-drenched Antalya expanses which open up from here.
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