Perga – City With The Palpable Marks of History

Perga, today’s archeological site and a major tourist attraction, was an ancient Greek city in Anatolia playing defensive role to avoid pirate bands’ attacks demolishing Pamphylia region.
Perga is a very attractive spot for tourists because of its rich history and the important role it played – located along Aksu riverside was one of the main points of navigation in spite of being 12 km far from sea. This ancient city, drawing benefits as a port, became also a significant place for Christians, since Saint Paul preached his first sermon here. Such famous personalities as the philosopher Varius, female Roman ruler of the city Plancia Magna, the physician Asklepiades, the mathematician Apollonius originally come from Perga.
Actually, Perga situated only 20 km away from Antalya, is famous for its large site of ancient ruins which include a theatre, a palaestra, a temple of Artemis and two churches. Allegedly, it also is a birthplace of beer.
The Great Theater with its marble relieves depicting the life of Dionysos remade during the Roman period for gladiatorial fights and wild beast shows and the stadium of Perge with the capacity of 12 000 people (on the East side of the stadium there are 30 rooms, some of them were used as shops) are the most amazing and intact monuments of this city. Bath complex, well-preserved with its pools, basins and floors comes from Hadrian’s rule period. In Perga visitors may also watch the remains of the first church built in the city and a square agora (76x76 metres) from where lies one of the main streets of Perge. This colonnaded street was used by the citizens for shopping and chatting with friends. Basilica, another structure from Christian Era, Gymnasium in the southern part of the city and monumental Hellenistic gates are also worth sightseeing.
Perge having much to offer beckons visitors to discover it. Guests avid for historic atmosphere can choose to stay in Tuvana Hotel which is situated in Antalya’s historical centre only 450 metres from Hadrian's Gate. This magical place where the history is still alive features an outdoor pool and spacious guestrooms with traditional Ottoman décor. Hotel, friendly for active tourists, offers a tour desk that provides information on local attractions.

Surrounded by gardens, the elegant Tuvana Hotel is situated in Antalya’s historical centre only 450 metres from Hadrian's Gate. It features an outdoor pool and spacious guestrooms with traditional Ottoman décor.

Company: Tuvana Hotel
Adress: Tuzcular mah. Karanlik sok. No:18 Kaleiçi Antalya 07100
Phone number: +90 (0)242 247 6015
Fax Number: +90 (0)242 241 1981
Website: www.tuvanahotel.com
Contact person: Ozgur Tankut
E –mail: ozgur.tankut@tuvanahotel.com
Position: Marketing Manager

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