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Kaleiçi (KAH-leh-ee-chee, "within
the castle") is the historic center
of Antalya,
still enclosed within its Roman city
walls.
It's my favorite place to stay in
Antalya because it's convenient to
the picturesque Roman harbor, historic
buildings, parks, restaurants, shops
and çarsi (bazaar).
Konyaalti Beach to the west of the
city, can be reached easily by tram,
as can the Antalya
Museum. Lara Beach,
to the east, is reachable by tram and
taxi or dolmush
minibus.
Now a protected historical
district, many of its Ottoman-era
houses have been restored and opened
as boutique
hotels and inexpensive
pensions.
Kaleiçi
is divided into several mahalles (neighborhood
districts). The name of the mahalle (mah-HAH-leh)
is given in every hotel address, so
paying attention to the mahalle can
help you to locate (and find) your
hotel.
Selçuk Mahallesi: this
is the western district bounded by
Republic Square (Cumhuriyet
Meydani, with the dramatic statue)
and the Grooved Minaret (Yivli
Minare) to
the north and the Roman harbor (Yat
Limani) to
the west. It's the most convenient
location to the city center, bazaar
district, transport
Tuzcular Mahallesi: this
is the district northeast of Selçuk
Mahallesi and includes the landmark Kalekapisi and Tekeli
Mehmet Pasa Camii (mosque). It's
also convenient to everything in the
city center.
Barbaros Mahallesi: this
district to the southeast of Selçuk
Mahallesi and south of Tuzcular Mahallesi
holds many of the cheaper boutique
hotels and pensions. It's closer to Karaalioglu
Park, and only a slightly longer walk
from Kalekapisi.
Kaleiçi Boutique Hotels & Inns
Kaleiçi Inexpensive Pensions
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