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Turkiye 2023: Surprising Antalya, part 3

It was a late afternoon tour around the Old Town Antalya that we signed up for on Guru Walk and the meeting spot was at a restaurant past the Hadrian's Gate. Hadrian's Gate is a memorial gate built in the name of Roman Emperor Hadrian upon his visit to the city in 130 CE/AD. It has three entry arches and two colonnadede facades. The gentleman in black was our guide and the tour consisted of 7 of us. According to the guide, no one lives inside the Old Town anymore. The locals don't live here anymore, although the buildings are all commercial in purpose. There are hotels as well inside the old town. And a lot of cats. Cobblestone street, colorful and interesting buildings. He took us to the kitschiest place I've seen so far. I don't know if it's an antique store, cafe or bar. It has a lot of stuff. You could take your time inspecting everything on the walls, in the cabinets, etc. Could be a museum too. Their story: Back outsi...

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Turkiye 2023: Surprising Antalya, part 2