The elegant, fluted minaret of the Yivli Minare (Grooved Minaret) has become Antalya’s symbol. The Karatay Medrese (theological college) in the Kaleci district exemplifies the best of Sejluk stone carving. The two most important Ottoman mosques in the city are the 16th century Murat Pasa Mosque remarkable for its tile decoration, and the 18th century Tekeli Mehmet Pasa Mosque.   Yivli Minare

Near the seafront is the attractive late 19th century Iskele Mosque built of cut stone and set on four pillars over a natural spring. The Hirdirlik Kulesi (tower) was probably constructed as a lighthouse in the second century. Hadriaynus Kapisi (Hadrian’s Gate) is a monumental gate built in 130 AD for the Roman Emperor’s visit. The Archaeological Museum has remains from the Paleolithic Age to Ottoman times and offers a glimpse of the area’s rich history. The Ataturk Museum has objects used by him through his lifetime.