Well, let's go for a walk together!? Are you also looking forward to Wednesday to share another cool place you've explored ?
Today I will talk about Antalya - the most of all the cities where I practiced my driving during my #thelongestrip
It was a new challenge for me! If you haven't followed my journey from the beginning, I'll remind you: I got behind the wheel for the first time in Kemer.
It was spring when we came to Turkey. But I was afraid to go to Antalya! The time came when I felt confident to go to a big city. Driving on the road to Antalya is so interesting and pleasant that we began to enjoy our walk already behind the wheel of the car, watching incredibly beautiful clouds on the tops of the mountains!
So, we parked in the old town on the main avenue, which runs in an arc between ancient and modern buildings, where the tall palm trees on either side of the tram track make a very beautiful picture!
My daughter Victoria said: it reminds me of Bangkok :) Although she herself doesn't know why :)
I really like old houses. I stopped at one that had pink walls and beautiful tall windows with white frames around them and wooden shutters. Balconies projecting outside the house were also characteristic of ancient Turkish architecture.
One man told me: the land tax was expensive and people were building balconies on the second floor. The housing area became larger, but then there was no need to pay tax.
Next, we came to the wall of pigeons near the famous Hadrian's Gate.
This gate is a kind of business card of the old city of Antalya. It smells of history...
Hadrian's Gate(Turkish: Üçkapılar, meaning "The Three Gates") is a triumphal arch located in Antalya, Turkey, which was built in the name of the Romanо emperor Hadrian, who visited the city in the year 130. It is the only remaining entrance gate in the walls that surround the city and harbor.
I called this wall near the gate - the wall of pigeons. Look at this miracle! A large number of pigeons are sitting on only one wall. You can see this grand spectacle on video:
Returning to the quiet street, I was fascinated by the harmonious combination of ancient buildings and modern design elements!
We got hungry and went to a familiar cafe, which was shown to us by one of our friends back in the summer, who then organized a tour of the old city of Antalya for the first time.
This Luna Garden cafe is arranged in the open air and stands out from all other food establishments with its originality and creativity.
Soft sofas are located under thatched roofs. And waiters serve customers, moving on rollers!
It has a nice menu. We ordered traditional Turkish tea, some salads and Dibek Turkish coffee. By the way, I really like this coffee!
While drinking coffee, I remembered our summer excursion. Then our friend took us to the observation deck, where there were beautiful views of the harbor...
In an amazing way, this city combines antiquity and modernity! I will tell about this walk through the old city of Antalya in a separate post.
Later, we walked the streets of Antalya, discovering its interesting nooks and crannies. Unlike the bright central avenue, you can see here houses that are already in need of repair.
These are the real finds that are remembered the most!
#wednesdaywalk initiated by @tattoodjay
Our #TheLongestTrip continues...
Thanks to everyone, who watches our adventures and comments!