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Kaleiçi & Hadrian’s Gate
Ottoman lanes inside Roman walls

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Image courtesy of © REHBER0770 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About Kaleiçi & Hadrian’s Gate
Kaleiçi, Antalya’s walled old town, wraps around the ancient harbour below the cliffs, with lanes of restored Ottoman houses, small hotels and restaurants. Its grand entrance is Hadrian’s Gate, built for the Roman emperor’s visit in 130 AD.
Why it's on our list
- Hadrian’s Gate (130 AD)
- Old harbour
- Boutique hotels
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kaleiçi & Hadrian’s Gate before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kaleiçi & Hadrian’s Gate are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Zafer Sokak150 m2 min walk
- Taxi rank, Cumhuriyet Caddesi350 m5 min walk