Hadrian's Gate

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Махмут С.

Level 6 Local Expert

Thats the really beautiful place, in old town, we live in near just inn city hotel, and walked every evening

Рябов Александр

Level 16 Local Expert

Веет древностью. Прекрасный портал в "старый город". И локация для фоток, опять же.

наталья саврна

Level 11 Local Expert

Magnificent! A true pearl!

Mohamed Elbersy

Level 15 Local Expert

A perfect location in Calici

Софья Ф.

Level 4 Local Expert

too cool, i likes this place

Ekaterina Pushkina

Level 24 Local Expert

Awesome place!

Oğuzhan Berkant Gez

Level 13 Local Expert

super

adelaida

Level 17 Local Expert

We visited Hadrian's Gate during a walk through the old town of Kaleici in Antalya, and we had a pleasant experience. The spirit of antiquity is immediately felt here.The three arches, the delicate carvings and the remains of the columns look impressive. Traces of different eras are clearly visible, for example, fragments of Roman reliefs. Located in the center of Kaleici, it is easy to combine sightseeing with a walk through the narrow streets, shops and cafes. There are not enough detailed signs in English or Russian, it is difficult to understand the details of the story without a guide or independent search. I definitely recommend visiting

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Марсель Манаев

Level 8 Local Expert

It is a very popular and beautiful landmark with an interesting history. In 130, they were repressed by the Roman King Hadrian, who used it as a defense separating the city from the harbor.🏛️🏝️ The ancient architecture seems to be Greek, but at the same time it is not. Beautiful three arches left over from the Roman Empire are the only ones in Antalya. The dirt and dust in the crevices gives the old look like it's about to fall apart, but it holds on.🫠🏗️ I wonder how many people passed under it?

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Елена С.

Level 6 Local Expert

I am glad that the landmark, of which there are so many hundreds, is well preserved! We visited twice: in the morning and at sunset. Surprisingly, we got different impressions from the visit. During the day, the noise of a busy city is superimposed, in the evening, when there are significantly fewer tourists, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the ancient city, the secrets of which are revealed to visitors by Hadrian's Gate! I recommend you to visit!

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Нагель Андрей (СИНЕТИК)

Level 8 Local Expert

An interesting place for walking. Almost everything is renovated or new. It's quite old in some places. There are many souvenir shops and many cafes. Excellent views of the bay from the Marina and observation decks

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Максим Мирошниченко

Level 10 Local Expert

Definitely worth a visit, but accompanied by a guide, with a group or on the edge with an audio guide. An independent viewing will not give a complete picture of the significance of this historical place. By the way, on the left side you will see how cool pigeons sit on a vertical wall, which is rarely seen anywhere! The whole place! It is a monumental Roman-era triumphal arch, built in 130 AD in honor of the visit of the Roman Emperor Hadrian.They consist of three arches and are among the best preserved monuments of antiquity in the city.The gate serves as the main entrance to Antalya's historic Kaleici district (Old Town). They are located on Ataturk Boulevard. Passing through this gate, you enter the narrow, charming streets of Kaleici, where you can see historical houses, the Yivli minaret and reach the old harbor. Stock up on water and go ahead! Have a good rest!

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Марина В.

Level 13 Local Expert

A visit to Hadrian's Gate is a must—have item in the program for those who want to experience the connection of times in Antalya. This is not a huge castle or an entire city, but an elegant and majestic symbol. It is amazing that these gates, built in 130 in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, still stand in the middle of the modern city! Walking under them, you literally touch the story. The well-preserved marble columns and carved details are particularly impressive. It is located in the very center, next to Karaalioglu Park, so you will not pass by. I advise you to stay for 15 minutes, look carefully and imagine how the Roman legions once marched here. It's free and very atmospheric!

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Елена Юрманова

Level 23 Local Expert

A beautiful and powerful, ancient structure that humanity has managed to preserve to this day. Today it frames the entrance to the "old town" location. Locals and tourists come here to relax. I recommend you to visit. An interesting place.

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Лариса Орешкина

Level 8 Local Expert

A beautiful place, the entrance to the "old town". Hadrian's Gate is one of the best preserved historical structures in Antalya. This Roman monument was built in 130 AD in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. A must-visit! To feel the old days. And the old town itself, with its narrow streets and numerous souvenir shops, is fascinating. And even if there are a lot of tourists, this will not prevent you from calmly examining everything, taking a walk and taking cool photos! I've been there several times and I don't get tired of this place! I recommend it!

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Andrey Fjodorov

Level 13 Local Expert

An elegant place. The legacy of the ancients. The ruts in the stone are impressive. It's a good place to take photos. There are many restaurants and a beautiful promenade around. A must-visit.

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Максим Бусоргин

Level 14 Local Expert

The business card of Antalya, the entrance to the old town, many ancient streets where you can get lost and take a million beautiful photos, it's better to download offline maps earlier, the prices in the cafe are the same as in the city, the fortress borders the seaport from where you can take a sightseeing tour of the sea, while waiting for the start of the walk you can eat fresh fish grilled fish, the price is about 500 lira per dish, there is a free glass elevator from the port to the fortress wall, there are especially a lot of people after lunch, the fortress is about 2 thousand years old.

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Малхасьян Аурика

Level 19 Local Expert

You should definitely come to see it beautifully. We were in May, there weren't many tourists yet, I can't imagine what's going on here in the season. There's a cafe nearby with a view of the gate that charges you three times for a beer.

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Gerasimov.Travel

Level 20 Local Expert

It is definitely worth visiting this attraction. This is a free, well-preserved part of the history, as well as this gate is the entrance to the historic Kaleici district. Hadrian's Gate is a triple arch in Antalya, built in 130 AD in honor of the Roman emperor. This beautifully preserved monument of the Roman Empire is a monumental portal with marble columns, coffered ceiling and carved ornaments. The uniqueness of the building is emphasized by two towers on the sides: the southern Roman tower of St. Julia and the northern tower of the 13th century. Traces of ancient chariots are visible under the central arch. Today, the gate serves as the entrance to the historic Kaleici district and is a popular free attraction surrounded by a cozy park. "According to rumors, the gate was so well preserved because it had been walled up for a long time and was less exposed to external influences.

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Елизавета Фахурдинова

Level 15 Local Expert

It's a beautiful place. I took a tour and was satisfied. The guide loves his job. The man told all the pros and cons of Turkey, told the story of how houses were built and what poor areas were originally, and how rich they have become nowadays, told and showed the modern world of Turkey, how many young people are moving to Antalya and for what. He showed how houses where not particularly rich people lived look now, which beautiful museums and cafes and restaurants are now made of them. He told the story of the Greeks and where they lived and in which houses they lived and much more. One disadvantage that I had to deal with was only the flies that stuck like mosquitoes to the blood, near the famous gates themselves. Overall, I am very pleased that I attended this tour. It was very interesting, we went a lot and learned a lot of new things.

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ирина тарасова

Level 4 Local Expert

A very beautiful and famous place, pristine ancient architecture, entrance to the Old Town. A lot of tourists from all over the world pass through them to visit the Old Town, wander through the beautiful streets and admire the wonderful buildings and fabulous courtyards.

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Nikita Kiselev

Level 24 Local Expert

Hadrian's Gate — Time travel! This place is really breathtaking! Standing under the majestic arches, you feel how history literally comes to life around you. The atmosphere is steeped in antiquity — it seems that Roman legionnaires are about to turn the corner. The magnificent architecture, preserved through the centuries, impresses with its scale and details. A must-visit for anyone who is interested in history and just wants to feel like a part of the ancient world!

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Наталья Сармина

Level 8 Local Expert

This is a place of power! Enjoying the majestic structure of Hadrian's Gate, it simply does not fit in my head that it was built in 130! How could this have been done almost 1900 years ago??? I am very glad that everything has been restored, and you can come here at any time and admire this insane beauty. There are simply no words, it is necessary to visit it, and preferably more than once! I definitely recommend it, and it's also free!!!

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Вита Беклемышева

Level 14 Local Expert

Beautiful! If you're anywhere near, you should definitely look at this architecture. It is located in the old town, there is a party there in the evening, a lot of people. But there are probably a lot of people here during the day too. But it's more atmospheric in the evening, there's a backlight. I recommend it!

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Юлия Исмаилова

Level 5 Local Expert

A historical place with its own atmosphere. The gate was built in 130 in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who visited Antalya. Under the arches, you can see the unique furrows left by the wheels of ancient carts, which creates a sense of antiquity and its own atmosphere of history.

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Чепилко Екатерина

Level 4 Local Expert

An atmospheric place, the gates, their age and the stone paving stones, crushed by the wheels of numerous ancient carts, are impressive. I recommend you to visit. The gate is the entrance to the old town, where you can also stroll and immerse yourself in history.

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Настя Амирова

Level 16 Local Expert

It's a beautiful place, well preserved. In the central arch, there is even a track from the wagons that were in those distant years. It looks equally impressive from both sides. Everything is beautifully illuminated in the evening. The embankment is a 10-minute walk away. Everything is super

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Елена Березицкая

Level 30 Local Expert

It's not just a gateway to the Old Town, it's a living history. This triumphal arch was erected in honor of Emperor Hadrian, who visited the city in 130. The towers and fortress walls have since partially survived, the upper tier of the gate, also called Triple Gates, has not reached our days either, but the lower one with 3 arches and marble columns in front of them have been perfectly preserved. There are always a lot of people here, especially a lot of tourists, because everyone probably wants to touch history at least that much.

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Константин Илющенко

Level 14 Local Expert

An interesting monument of ancient architecture of the Roman Empire. It is very well preserved. It's nice to be in this Murat Pasha neighborhood, which looks like old Jerusalem. Visiting this area changes the way you think about Antalya. I recommend visiting this place and admiring the sea from the observation deck.

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Елена Н.

Level 30 Local Expert

The most important attraction in Antalya. The Arc de Triomphe, erected in 130 in honor of the Roman Emperor Andrian, is magnificent and well preserved. The only preserved entrance gates of the walls surrounding the city and the harbor. These ancient gates are like a portal to the old city, along the cobblestone streets through which carts passed a thousand years ago in the Roman era.

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Анжела Модестова

Level 9 Local Expert

The iconic landmark of Antalya. Be sure to visit Kaleici! This is a wonderful place with wonderful views. A trip to Kas after visiting Kaleici will definitely disappoint you! There are many restaurants and shops here. Bright houses with painted shutters and balconies! Very atmospheric!

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Александра Яковенко

Level 30 Local Expert

One of the main attractions of Antalya. Really ancient gates, architectural value

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АлекС

Level 7 Local Expert

The place is strange, you need to know the history to be impressed. Antalya's old town, which begins outside the gate, has retained its architecture. It is pedestrian-friendly with narrow streets. Houses with a stone lower floor and a second floor extending into the street. The first floors are cafes, hotels and souvenir shops. Going down you will get to the port of Antalya. There are several pleasure yachts in the port, but no large ships there. There are also viewing platforms with views of the sea and mountains-it's very beautiful.

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Наталья Свешникова

Level 11 Local Expert

A point that is definitely worth visiting in Antalya. The gate is beautiful. From them begins the narrow pedestrian historical street of Khesapchi, absolutely sweet, beautiful, with lots of cafes, hotels, tourist spots, also a must-visit.

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Светлана Леошко

Level 9 Local Expert

A place where emotions overwhelm, where you can relax, chat with people, feed pigeons and seals, drink tea sitting on a bench.. I've been to a lot of places, but it's Ariadne's Gate that I'd go back to again and again..

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Светлана Ч

Level 7 Local Expert

Very old gates and walls. It's interesting to see and touch a piece of antiquity. It is impressive in size and the furrows in the stone floor that have been trodden over the centuries (look under your feet so as not to turn them over).

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СТАНИСЛАВ ВЕРНАДСКИЙ

Level 15 Local Expert

One of the main attractions of Antalya is a very ancient building. I advise you to start your walk through the old town from here. It's beautiful both during the day and at night.

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Ирина А.

Level 4 Local Expert

I really enjoyed walking through the streets of the old town. Hadrian's Gate is a historical monument in Antalya. The Arc de Triomphe was erected in honor of the Roman Emperor.

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Женя Ниская

Level 16 Local Expert

Well, this is definitely a master class in Antalya. It breathes history.. These boulders are thousands of years old underfoot, the arches are vaulted.. Go under them and view this antiquity.. It impresses me every time.

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Алиса Добровольская

Level 23 Local Expert

A cool gate through which you enter the old town and wandering through the narrow, beautiful tourist streets, you can access the fascinating embankment. And in the evening, musicians periodically play and sing at the gate, I was lucky to listen to a young and very talented singer)

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Екатерина Сутырина

Level 8 Local Expert

We were in April, there were still few tourists, so I really liked the gate and the descent to the pier through the narrow streets and ancient steps allowed us to experience the history of this place.

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Кира С.

Level 8 Local Expert

It's a cool, beautiful place. It stands out very much from the others. There are a lot of pigeons sitting around. The only negative is that there are a lot of flies and there is a not very pleasant smell (in the middle of summer)

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Azar Samanov

Level 30 Local Expert

Hadrian's Gate or Hadrian Kapısı in Antalya is one of the most famous and preserved Roman buildings in the city, located in the Muratpasha area on Ataturk Street. They were erected in 130 A.D. in honor of the arrival in the city of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who was known as the patron saint of architecture and art, as well as as a ruler who left a significant mark in the history of many provinces of the Roman Empire. The structure is about eight meters high and consists of three arches and two colonnaded facades supported by four pylons. With the exception of eight granite columns, the gates are entirely built of white marble, and their arches are decorated with delicate floral reliefs and rosettes, which emphasizes the richness and importance of the city at that time. Initially, the gate was two-level, and it is believed that the upper tier housed statues of the emperor and his family, but only the lower level has survived to this day. On both sides of the gate there are two towers dating back to different historical eras. The southern Tower, known as Julia Sancta, was built during the Roman period, while the lower part of the Northern Tower is also Roman, but its upper part was rebuilt in the 13th century under the Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubad I. For a long time, the gates were built into the city wall and were not used, which allowed them to be well preserved. In the 1950s, the walls were demolished, and in 1959, the gates themselves were reconstructed. During the work, the modern sidewalk was removed, exposing the original Roman pavement with deep furrows from cart wheels. From a natural point of view, the gate is located in a place where stones for construction were mined in the vicinity of Antalya, rich in limestones and marbles formed millions of years ago at the bottom of the ancient sea, which gives the structure a special geological character, linking it with the history of the Earth. It is believed that the gate is a symbol of the transition between the past and the present, and its preservation in defiance of time gives the place an aura of extraordinary power, combining the architectural skill of man, the natural grandeur of stone and the mysterious Chaos of Time. Legends are associated with this place: the belief says that if you make a wish while passing under each of the three arches, it will definitely come true.

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Дмитрий Привалов

Level 30 Local Expert

This is an iconic place. Besides the fact that it is beautiful and interesting in itself from a historical point of view, there are always a lot of different hangouts, tourists, and it is also the right entrance to the Old Town. Wander through the streets, go to restaurants and shops, and move to the observation deck, which has a beautiful view, and then down to the port, where you will be deliciously fed by the sea. The fish shish kebab is super. On the way, do not forget to send flower sellers far away, they pretend to give roses or carnations, and then brazenly demand money. So eyebrows down - and

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Пётр Фоминых

Level 19 Local Expert

A great place in the center of the old town. It is better to read about the gate itself on your own. Definitely worth a visit to this ancient artifact. Absolutely freely available, you can literally touch the story.

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And Kub

Level 19 Local Expert

I really like the old town itself: it is beautiful, colorful, cozy, many pleasant shops, cafes, a port, an embankment, a bay .., it is not Turkey in the usual sense (it somehow reminded Croatia, Zadar). The gate is one of the main attractions of this place, as well as the minaret, the port and the square.., just walking around the old town has a purpose)) you come, you look, you see crowds of tourists, and you quickly turn into the first curved, quiet and cozy street you come across. Mission accomplished)) 🙏 moving on, hanging out in a cafe 🍹☕️ and watching passers-by from all over the world! High 😍

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Сергей

Level 19 Local Expert

It's very beautiful, the old town begins further outside the gate, and a narrow street opens onto the square, but be careful in this small and narrow street there is a man who supposedly cleans shoes, so don't be fooled by him because he doesn't say the cost, he says how many dashas, but at the same time for him 50 liras is It's not enough, a specific razvedilovo, we pass by without paying attention.

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Поля

Level 5 Local Expert

A very beautiful, well-preserved landmark. There are a lot of people in the daytime , you can have time to look while no one is taking pictures . Nearby are cafes , souvenirs , and the beautiful Kalaichi district

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Чернышов Дмитрий Валентинович

Level 23 Local Expert

I visited a tourist attraction in Antalya, in the Muratpasha area, and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere here is wonderful, it creates a feeling of comfort and tranquility. The staff showed a high level of hospitality. I especially want to note that the place leaves a very pleasant impression. I recommend Hadrian's Gate to anyone who wants not only to see the attraction, but also to relax in a pleasant atmosphere. A great place to visit!

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Вячеслав Шапошников

Level 14 Local Expert

It's interesting to visit and enter the old town through them once! There is no huge flow of tourists, so you can safely take pictures. You can touch the walls with your hands) which adds charm, so maybe someone touched these walls many centuries ago. There are a lot of different cafes near the gate

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Hadrian's Gate

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