City history
Discover the rich historical layers of Antalya, from its ancient foundation as Attaleia to its modern status as a premier Mediterranean destination.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"Named after Attalus"
The city was established by the Attalid dynasty, specifically named in honor of Attalus II of Pergamum, serving as a major port in the Pamphylian region.
Attalus
The city was founded and named during the Attalid period.
Variant of Attaleia
The name evolved through phonetic shifts over centuries of Turkish administration.
Chapter two
Turkey ceased the seasonal transition between standard and daylight saving time, moving to a permanent UTC+3 offset to maintain consistency.
Turkey implemented systematic daylight saving time changes to align with seasonal solar shifts before the permanent change in 2016.
Chapter three
The city was established as a significant center for the Attalid dynasty, which shaped its early urban structure and Mediterranean importance.
Emperor Hadrian visited the city in 130 AD, leading to the construction of the iconic triumphal arch that remains a primary symbol.
With the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, Antalya became an integrated province within the new national administrative system.
The city began its rapid transformation into a major international tourism hub, expanding significantly beyond its ancient historic walls.