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Muratpaşa Bld. SK (women's Handball) Players
Muratpaşa is a municipality and Districts of Turkey, district of Antalya Province, Turkey. Its area is 96 km2, and its population is 526,293 (2022). The district covers part of the city centre of Antalya, and has a coastline of . The Mediterranean Sea lies to the south of the district. Ümit Uysal is the mayor of Muratpaşa. History Modern day district of Muratpaşa is home to Kaleiçi, the historic center founded by Attalus II Philadelphus, Attalus II, King of Pergamon around 150 BC. Since then, the district has been under Lydians, Lydian, Roman Empire, Roman, Persian Empire, Persian, Byzantine Empire, Byzantine, Seljuk Empire, Seljuk, Kingdom of Cyprus, Cypriot, Beylik of Teke, Teke, Ottoman Empire, Ottoman, and —after the Kingdom of Italy, Italian Partition of the Ottoman Empire#Italy, occupation— Turkey, Turkish rule. Composition There are 55 mahalle, neighbourhoods in Muratpaşa District: [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaleiçi
Kaleiçi is the historic city center of Antalya, located along the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean coast in southern Turkey. Enclosed by ancient city walls and overlooking the old harbor, it represents the original core of the city. The area showcases the architectural and cultural influences of the Roman Empire, Roman, Byzantine Empire, Byzantine, Seljuk dynasty, Seljuk, and Ottoman Empire, Ottoman periods. Known for its narrow cobblestone streets, red-tiled Ottoman-era houses, and historical landmarks, Kaleiçi today is both a residential neighborhood and a major attraction for those interested in Antalya’s rich heritage. History The area now known as Kaleiçi (literally “Inner Castle”) was once part of the ancient city of Antalya, Attaleia, founded in the 2nd century BCE by Attalus II Philadelphus. After the Kingdom of Pergamon, Pergamon Kingdom collapsed in 133 BCE, the city briefly remained independent before falling into the hands of pirates. In 77 BCE, it was incor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
