Hadrian's Gate

The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or The Three Gates (meaning "Üçkapılar" in Turkish)) is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited Antalya in 130 A.D. It has three arched gates.

According to the legend, Sultan Belkis, the Queen of Sheba, is said to have passed under those gates and enjoyed a happy day in the palace in Aspendos on her way to visit King Solomon. Formerly the city walls enclosed the outside of the gate and it was not used for many years. This may be the reason why it has not been harmed, and it was only revealed when the walls collapsed. It is considered as Pamphylia's most beautiful Gate. The upper part has three apertures in the shape of a cupola, and except for the pillars is built entirely of white marble. The ornamentation is very striking. The original Gate was two storeys but little is known of the top storey.

On either side of the Gate are towers, which are known not to have been built at the same time. The southern one is known as the Julia Sancta tower and is a work of the Hadrian era. It was constructed of plain stone blocks. While the base of the northern tower belongs to antiquity, the upper part is left over from the Seljuks.

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thefidelity
10 August 2014
This place reminds me my childhood! You won't get bored while having your walking time specially in the evening! Plus there are plenty of restaurants and shopping places.
thefidelity
3 August 2013
Aka: Hadrian's Gate! One of my fav historic place in Antalya. When you pass through the doors make a wish if it's your first time:)
Jimmy Jimmie
8 August 2015
the tram route for the famous Clock Tower. It is perhaps the best starting point for a walking tour, but ...
Jerry Don Osborne
2 June 2013
If'n you wish to know light. I am of many doors within all of thy ways. Logistics is queer, strange, at times... full of uncertainty. Now, on this instance, you wish to find nana' here. You have me.
S A
28 August 2017
Emperor Hadrian delivers. This is a great monument.
Shubz M
24 April 2014
Take a leisurely stroll through and find hidden historic gems.
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