Kemer Archeological Sites

YörükPark

Folkloric Yörük Park which was established just behind Kemer Marina was opened to visitors in 1986. The reason for opening the park is to introduce Yoruk culture and lifestyle to domestic and foreign tourists. Visitors can visit the park which is designed as a small ethnography museum and get information about the Yorks and their life Visitors can also enjoy the traditional Turkish folkloric music with Yoruks’ pastry and food.   Those wishing to visit the Yoruk park with an entrance fee can walk to this area, which is a 10-minute walk from Kemer city centre, or by car.

 

Seljuk Mansion:

It is known that the hunting mansion in the forest area at the entrance of Kemer 1 on the Antalya – Kumluca road was built between the years 1230-1248. The mansion is an example of the Turkish architectural structure as well as being the only Seljuk structure in the region. The mansion can be visited free of charge and is a 10-minute drive from Kemer city centre.

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Idyros Ancient City

IdyrosThe excavations carried out by the Antalya Museum in 1977 are still continuing. Excavations yielded remains of walls, three-door jambs and a wall and church remnants resembling the apse. The floor of the church remains is covered with mosaics made of orange, tile red, white and grey stones Excavations revealed that the ancient city was built in the 4th and 5th centuries. The ancient city of Idyros is scattered along the prominent Ayisigi beach of Kemer, a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The ancient city can be visited free of charge.

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Gedelme Castle

It is located in Güneşli-Gedelme residential area, 18 km west of Kemer. The castle is estimated to be built in 9th century AD. Near the castle which means’ Grain Warehouse, there is a cave called Peynire Deliği and a large plane tree estimated to be 2500 years old at the bottom of the castle walls. Those who want to visit the castle can take minibuses departing from the Kemer centre as well as private vehicles. The entrance is free of charge.

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Peynir Deliği (Cheese Hole) Cave

Peynir Deliği Cave is located in the district of Kemer in Antalya. The total length of this cave which is located in the Gedelme Plateau district is 74 meters and the depth is 19 meters. It is possible to drive up to the plateau. There are stalactites, stalagmites, columns and a pond at the end of the cave. The temperature of the cave is 17 ºC. Due to the largemouth of the cave, the temperature inside the cave varies depending on the open air. In addition, historical ruins and natural beauties around the cave increase the interest in the cave.

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