Antakya - Hatay, the Mamluks captured Hatay, which was again occupied by Byzantium in 969 in 1516, and the Ottoman Empire imposed absolute control over the region under the leadership of Yavuz Sultan Selim. An average of 1049 mm of rain falls annually in Hatay, which is under the influence of the Mediterranean climate, in July and August, which are the hotte...
Payas Castle, which was built by Genoese in the thirteenth century AD, was used by other civilizations in the city after the Genoese, the castle is also called the Castle of the Jinn. The castle on the sacred pilgrimage routes was the property of the Knights Templar to protect the Christians who went on a pilgrimage, and the castle, which came under Ottoman ...
Arsuz Hatay Beach, if you are thinking of swimming in Hatay, which is among the best spots that you can consider and add to your list, is among the important beaches that you can choose for swimming in this region.
The museum began accepting visitors on January 9, 2014 and is located in a historic 3-storey building, the building is believed to have been built in the 1920s. There are wax statues of people who played very important roles in the liberation of Hatay, a variety of objects such as various war items, plaques and medals are displayed.
The stone inscription called Hells Boat, located near the Church of St. Pierre, from the second century BC, it is an important rock bust, and because of the plague epidemic that occurred at that time, the bust that began to be built to eradicate the epidemic, was not finished after the epidemic stopped. The bust can be reached with a 10 minute climb, which i...
Cradle cave, Hatay has been a settlement and trade point for many different civilizations for centuries. The civilizations that live here have left many historical artifacts behind. One of them is located in the Beshikli cave, these tombs are located 100 meters from the Titus Rock Tunnel, separated by walls from each other, there are a total of 12 tombs insi...
Harbiye waterfall, which has become a symbol of the city of Hatay, haunts the dreams of those who have recently visited it, although the buildings built in the lap of nature overshadow its beauty, it is definitely worth visiting and seeing the rest.
Lake Yenisehir, which serves as a summer resort in the area it is in, is a corner of paradise in the border region, which has been carrying simple architectural features for nearly 60 years and is determined to make you forget the scorching heat of Hatay, with its restaurants, tea gardens and the historic windmill on the edge The bottom of the lake and the s...
The Great Mosque, it is believed that it was built in 1271, the exact date of construction is unknown, the mosque is one of the oldest historical buildings in the city, the mosque that underwent various restoration works in 1986 and 2000, is among the structures that preserve its presence today and reflect the historical fabric of Antakya . The complex, whic...
Museum of the Antique Glass House, there is information that glass was first discovered in Antakya in the Mediterranean region and in the south of northern Syria, Beirut, on the shores of Sidon, the luminous substance was discovered about 5000 years ago, and it took many forms with human hands. Green Antakya glass specimens are displayed in the Antakya Glass...
Moses tree is the most visited place in Hatay region and has a long history. The tree, which is believed to be 3,000 years old, contributes significantly to the development of tourism. According to the legend it is said that Al-Khidr and Hertz were on their way to climb Mount Moses with Moses, they reached the point where the present tree is, Moses feels ver...
Iskenderun Maritime Museum, making the navy the great Turkish model, is the third maritime museum to be opened after Istanbul and Çanakkale. The building, which was built as a palace in 1930, was purchased by the Naval Forces Command in 1942 and used as the headquarters building and the Procurement and Inspection Committee, in 2008 it was decided to convert ...
Pierre Church, this place holds the title of the first catholic church in the world and thus is inundated with visitors from outside every year, this church is quite different in that it has a small pond where the water seeps from the rocks and some of it is carved into the rocks. The mosaic remains under the cave also make this church interesting, and as a ...
Titus Aqueduct, the Titus Rock Tunnel is one of the must-see points for those going to the Becchicle Cave on the way, the tunnel is an engineering marvel that was built about 2,000 years ago, by Vespasian during the Roman period to protect it from flood waters, only completed during the reign of King Tituss son It was named after him. The total length of the...
Saint Simeons Monastery, the monastery with very impressive stonework, is one of the historical places that does not get the attention and care it deserves today, its amazing how big stone blocks were brought there at that time. The monastery was built on a rectangular area of 132 x 160 meters. It is estimated that the monastery was built in the sixth cent...
Derb Sak Castle, means the gate, the road in Arabic. The fortress was used as an outpost against Seljuk attacks during the Crusaders and Ottomans. The castle was also known as the Highlands or the Shepherds Castle during the Byzantine period. It had a very important military position in the past.
Habib Al-Najjar Mosque, the first mosque built in Anatolia, and it is one of the important buildings in the city that fascinates those who see it with its historical richness and architectural structure. The mosque was built after the Arabs captured Antakya in 638. The mosque’s fountain was built in the nineteenth century. The mosque, which is visited by man...
St. Paul’s Church, its construction began in the 1860s, but the earthquake in 1872 caused serious damage to the church. The church could not be opened for worship until the early twentieth century. The church was built in a rectangular shape and a bell tower was added on its right side. The construction of the church was completed in 1931, but it was repaire...
Bakras Castle, one of the historical buildings whose value is not yet understood, when examining the architectural features of the castle, it is estimated that it is from the Middle Ages, it is located in a mountainous area, and you can see its surroundings from a panoramic angle. Although the castle remains somewhat uninteresting today, the parts that have ...
Selim Mosque, it was written in the mosque inscription that it was built in 1574, the inverted T plan was used in the construction of the mosque, the mosque was built by Mimar Sinan. ! The huge olive tree, believed to be 1,350 years old and located in the same location as the mosque, is one of the must-sees for visitors. The tree was registered as a giant tr...
Hatay Archeology Museum has one of the richest collections about the history of Hatay. Designed in a very modern way, the museum has been welcoming its visitors since 2014. On an area of more than 3,000 square meters, artifacts belonging to many civilizations from the Paleolithic to the Ottoman era are displayed, some of the most important examples of mosa...
Belen Pass Natural Park, covering a total area of 45 hectares, was registered in 2014. The park, which has become the route of migratory birds, is one of the few bottlenecks in Turkey and the world, is very suitable for bird watching and landscapes, being located at an altitude of 740 meters. Each year, thousands of birds that migrate south to the winter are...
The Museum of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, which was opened to introduce its visitors to the rich flora of Hatay, was established to display alternative plants as well as modern medicine. It covers an area of 215 square meters, and was used for many different purposes before it was converted into a museum. The building is 100 years old. First opened for us...
The plateau of Batyaz, famous for its natural water resources, is located in Hatay Samandag, used as a picnic place, very popular among tourists recently, also used as a residential area, thanks to the quality of oxygen and its clean nature, Hatay is a must-visit during your trip.
