II. Attalos - Free Audio Guide

II. Attalos (Attalus II Philadelphus) is credited with founding the coastal settlement that became modern Antalya in the mid‑2nd century BCE, originally named Attaleia. The city’s archaeological and urban layers reflect Hellenistic origins followed by Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods, producing a rich architectural and cultural palimpsest. Key attractions connected to this heritage include the compact historic district (Kaleiçi), surviving gates and Roman-era remains, the old harbour, major archaeological sites nearby (notably Perge and Aspendos) and the regional museum collections that preserve artifacts from these eras. The site’s cultural significance derives from its role as a Mediterranean port and crossroads of trade, administration and artistic exchange across millennia. Practical arrangements vary: many monuments and museums operate regular opening schedules and modest admission regimes, while accessibility ranges from improved facilities at major institutions to uneven, cobbled historic streets.