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Antalya2 viewsOur first glimpse of Turkey's third largest city, gleaming in the afternoon sun.
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The Heights4 viewsSteep cliffs overlook the Mediterranean waterfront at Antalya.
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Streets of Antalya3 viewsThere seemed to be a lot of construction going on.
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The Ataturk Monument3 viewsWith two minarets in the background. The closest, the Yivli (Fluted) Minaret, is Antalya's signature landmark.
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Descent to the Harbor2 viewsAntalya is the gateway to Turkey's Azure Coast, also known as the Turquoise Coast or the Turkish Riviera.
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The Old Harbor2 viewsOnce a major commercial port, the Old Harbor now hosts a yacht marina and is the city's primary center for leisure activities.
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Sailing to Byzantium?3 viewsA beautiful two-masted wooden schooner dominates the Marina at Antalya.
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The Marina2 viewsExcursion boats and private yachts throng the Old Harbor.
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A Melange of Medieval and Modern4 viewsThe walls of the Old City bastion tower above the marina and frame the modern structures on top.
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A Forest of Masts2 viewsThe fortifications guarding the Old Harbor provide a perfect backdrop for the crowded marina below.
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Sinbad's Landing2 viewsOur tour group enjoys the splendid ambience of the Old Harbor at Antalya.
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Hearts of Oak2 viewsSuperstructures of finely crafted, highly-polished wood were typical of both motor and sail yachts in this marina.
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