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Hadrian's Gate

Ataturk Boulevard, Antalya, Turkey
As featured in Antalya for free and 1 other guide
Ranked #9 of 35 attractions in Antalya
4.5 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites
Owner description: A historical site not to be missed. Just off Atatürk Boulevard you’ll see the impressive three double arches of the gates, which were erected in 130... more » Owner description: A historical site not to be missed. Just off Atatürk Boulevard you’ll see the impressive three double arches of the gates, which were erected in 130 to celebrate the visit of Emperor Hadrian. Legend has it that in ancient times, the queen of Sheba passed through the middle arch on her way to Aspensos and spent a happy night with King Salomon. With the exception of the columns, the arch is made from white marble and is richly decorated. « less
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Antalya, Turkey
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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Aside from having a great story and being rebuilt over and over, this meaningful entrance will lead you to the wonderful Kaleici, the old city of Antalya near the Marina. Have a pic here and admire the details in its arquitecture.

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Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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Walking through the cobblestone streets to get to Hadrians gate is pure delight. Imagine the centuries of travelers and enjoy the great shopping, especially for the beautiful Turkish ceramics.

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essex
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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too many trying to sell wares at each step . sadly has effect of hurrying us past what we may have wanted to stop and peruse.

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Tucson AZ
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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My husband insists that I like Hadrian because he traveled all over his empire -- and I guess he is right, as we've been from Hadrian's Wall to his gate in Antalya, Turkey. The Gate has been wonderfully restored and preserved and is really quite lovely to see at night! Don't miss it in Atalya!

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Staffordshire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Antaly old town very pretty indeed - well worth a visit - very commercial - and lots of steps, beware!! :)

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Beautiful, ancient, city gate. I entered the Kaleiçi through it. Bus stop close by.

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Jakarta
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This gate is like separate you from the "old traditional ancient" world where you can see beautiful houses and narrow streets to the modern world where all the cars, shopping centers and malls

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Devon, England
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Quite nice to see the old ruins though but had to take pictures on coach as couldn't get close enough

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Interesting to see this piece of architechture in the old town of Antalya. Very old building with lots of history. Was quite busy when I visited. Shops close by. close to the centre of town.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

lovely roman remaims quaint shopping streets nice harbour

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