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Antalya
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Antalya

Mediterranean port on the west coast of Turkey and capital of a province of the same name; population (1990) 378,200. The port trades in grain and timber. Industries include canning and flour milling. It is a popular coastal resort.

Founded in the 2nd century BC, it has two Roman amphitheatres and the ruins of Perga nearby. It flourished under the Seljuk Turks in the 13th century.


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