One of the famous historical marks of Antalya is Hadrian’s Gate. Still standing thanks to its victory against the forces of time. It was built in honor of emperor Hadrian\\’s visit and managed to stay intact despite the wear and tear over time. It is located on Atat\u00fcrk Boulevard in Antalya\u2019s city center<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re wandering around Antalya, it\u2019s impossible not to walk past one of the city\u2019s most important historic sights: Hadrian\u2019s Gate. The gate, which dates back to 130 AD, was originally built to commemorate Roman Emperor Hadrian\u2019s visit to Attaleia (as Antalya was known back then). It\u2019s no surprise that this historical edifice also happens to be one of the main entrances to Kalei\u00e7i, the city\u2019s beautiful historic quarter. Known as Hadriyan\u00fcs Kap\u0131s\u0131 in Turkish, the gate was part of the city\u2019s outer walls and became an important gateway after its completion. As for the gate\u2019s architectural qualities, the two towers standing on either side are from different time periods. While the southern tower, built independently from the gate, is from the Roman era, the northern tower is associated with the Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubat I, who reigned in the first half of the 13th century AD, with a befitting inscription in Arabic script. You\u2019ll be able to notice that the southern tower, which is also known as the Tower of Julia Sancta, is quite distinct from the other and is marked by a stone inscription, which substantiates its ancient construction date.<\/p>\n
A typical Roman triumphal arc, Hadrian\u2019s Gate has three same-sized archways and has an overall height of around eight meters (26.2 feet) from the historic pavement to the very top of the gate\u2019s entablature. In the front and back of the gate, you\u2019ll be able to see beautifully adorned fa\u00e7ades that are made from four columns each and composed of white marble, except the column shafts, which are granite. The entablature on the very top of the gate is also quite noteworthy and extends to both sides with a height of 1.28 meters (4.2 feet), including a frieze decorated with floral motifs and an ornate cornice that shows lion heads among other visuals. Last but certainly not least, the barrel vaults located on the archways are also quite decorative with caissons that each have floral motifs and rosettes. Discovered in 1817 by Irish-British hydrographer Rear Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort, the gate became part of his published diary that recounted his travels along the southern coast of Asia Minor. In this particular description, Beaufort describes the gate as having a higher level, but it must have been destroyed in the 19th century because no other accounts after that period note this extension.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t until the 1950s that the exposure and renovation of Hadrian\u2019s Gate took place, quite astounding given what a beautiful monument it truly is. Nowadays, it\u2019s among the most important sights in Antalya and leads to the historic houses, restaurants, and delightful shops in the city\u2019s old town. After Hadrian\u2019s Gate, it\u2019s about a 10-minute walk until you reach a beautiful view of the city and the sea where having a cold lemonade at one of the caf\u00e9s in the shade is a definite experience while in Antalya in the summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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