The oldest part of Antalya called Kaleici. Originally it was a Roman city, then he became the Byzantine, and later moved to Turkish-Seljuks, and finally the Turkish Ottoman Empire.

Visited the old town have the opportunity to touch history, extant in its original form. Looking at the maze of narrow streets and the architecture of the old houses of Antalya, unwittingly dive into the lifestyle and the life of generations of people inhabited these lands before, and lived here now. It's hard to believe that all Antalya once dwelled within these walls. To erect a new building or to renovate the old inside the fortress is not so simple. There are rather strict rules aimed at preserving the architecture of the old city.

Heart of Kaleici – the old port, which at one time was famous for Antalya. Recently it was restored. But previously, for more than two thousand years, he was not a decorative function, as evidenced by strong fortress walls, preserved to our days, and cannons looking out to the harbour. Antalya was the second port in Mersin Turkey after the number of arriving ships. In our time was built a new dock on the West of the city, and its old name with the new one. Now this place is a magnificent estuary, the Marina which is used for mooring boats, yachts and boats used for the amusement of visitors from all over the world tourists.

Kaleiçi surrounds and protects the Old Roman harbour, for service which is, in fact, was once founded the city of Antalya. Even during the Roman Empire it was out on the rich plains that stretch eastward from the city to the southern slopes of the Taurus mountains.

You can admire a great variety of beautiful facades of the buildings, if you walk along the land walls up the street. Some of these facades facing the street and complements the overall ensemble. In each of the yards, characterized by its flavor, indoor gardens, in which grow a variety of fruit trees. The local houses are built of stone and have floors made of wood. The combination of stone and wood architecture adds Kaleici its own unique flavor.

The first floors of these old houses usually have little to no Windows on the street side, while "jumba" - upper floor, can demonstrate mimic the style of the streets, patterned wooden ledges. Often the upper floors are bedrooms and other living spaces. The ground part of the house smoothly into the garden, in the cool shade where you can relax in the summer heat on a comfortable small chairs made of wood. This floor houses the utility room like a storage room, a kitchen, a shed and a closet.

Next is a residential first floor, having arranged in two rows large and wide Windows. Through them plenty of light, creating the effect of extra space. The shutters of the Windows of the lower row can be opened and the top row in most cases made of wood and without glasses. On their background particular there is a small light openings on the upper floors, which are covered with colored glass.

There are several entrances to the resort, but the most convenient is Kalegaev, and the most picturesque and historically significant Hadrians gate. Nearby is the tram line, at the entrance to the taxi rank. Also it has its own fire brigade, private beach, its shops and cafes, this city within a city.

Today the resort is practically the center of tourism, has preserved the original look, new buildings which, at the same time, fit perfectly into the architectural ensemble. On its site built a lot of hotels, boarding houses, restaurants and shops. There are constantly hear the cries of vendors, to buy various Souvenirs, jewelry and furniture coming from Eastern shops and souvenir shops. Particular attention is drawn to beautiful handmade carpets, among which can often be found and vintage fabric. On the cliff there are several cafes, which offer magnificent views of the sea and the mountains.