Lou Lou plays traditional music that is energetic, colorful, and full of fervor, and puts forward a good quality cuisine. It is a place for the young and full of life, for people that like to have fun. Lou Lou is one of the best clubs in Antalya.

Yavuz Özcan Park has been described as a peaceful respite in Antalya. This park is enchanting with its ponds, small cascades and lovely fountain illuminated at night with colored lights. Unusual sculptures and monuments can be found throughout the park, which is bordered by Konyaaltı Caddesi (Street). The abundance of various species of trees and flowers plus the scent of the Mediterranean sea will draw you back again and again.

The Murat Paşa Mosque, built in 1570, is one of the oldest mosques of the city. It is notable for its tile decorations and for beautiful calligraphy inscriptions that thread along its interior walls. This place of worship is sheltered by three domes set above arches of colored stone, supported by four round columns. The main dome rests on a ten-cornered frame. Take the opportunity to visit.

Though the founding of Elmali is not known to historians, excavations show that the region has been populated for several thousand years, since the Bronze Age. Among the archaeological and historical treasures of Emali are the tombs of kings, a street ornamented with frescoes depicting hunting and fighting, and remarkable mosques. The so-called "treasure of the century" was excavated there in 1984, a collection of 1900 silver coins from the time of ancient Greek city-states.

King Atallos II of Pergamon is thought to have founded Antalya in the 2nd century BC. His monument is located on Republic Square in Antalya, opposite the Clock Tower. It is an old monument but well preserved to this day, with an excellent location that draws thousands of tourists on a daily basis.

Iskele Mosque is a very small, charming mosque in the old Yacht Harbor area. Historical documents are not specific about its time of construction, except that it was renovated as part of the Inner Bailey restoration project. Situated near the marina, this eye-catching 19th century mosque was built of white stone with a short minaret and is supported by four columns.

An Antalyan landmark at the edge of Karaalioğlu Park, Hıdırlık Tower is made with yellowish-brown stone. Atop steep cliffs overlooking the harbor, it would have been very visible to ships approaching the city. Initially built on a square plan in the Hellenistic era, the upper level is a round tower from the 2nd century. Possibly used as a defensive lookout or a lighthouse, recent evidence indicates that this monument is actually a mausoleum.

Karaalioğlu Park is a very large park in Antalya, situated just south of the Kaleiçi district. The park's attractions include the mayor's office, the city theater, and the ancient citadel, Hıdırlık Tower. The view from Karaalioğlu Park includes beautiful cliffs and the exhilarating Gulf of Antalya. Authorities plan to inaugurate a new history museum here in 2010.

The Suna and Inan Kiraç Kaleiçi Museum, a cultural treasure in old Antalya, occupies two restored buildings: a home and a church. Wander through the home to observe the daily life of 19th century Turks, through wax figures and Ottoman artifacts. The former Greek Orthodox Church of St. George (Aya Yorgi) is now an exhibition hall that displays the Kiraç cultural and artistic collection, and also hosts concerts and cultural activities.

Hadrian's Gate is an enormous triple-arched marble portal based on the Roman triumphal arch, the only surviving gate from that era. This marvelously decorated structure was built to celebrate Emperor Hadrian's visit in 130 AD. The southern tower is called Julia Sancta and also dates from the Hadrian era, though the northern gate was rebuilt in the 13th century. Through this gate you will enter into Kaleiçi and Hesapçi Sokak.

The fine art of ceramic production has been a practice in Turkey for several centuries. For pottery-making, masters and artists use red river mud. In Turkey there are approximately 300 workrooms dedicated to these handcrafted products. In this shop visitors will see pottery of various shapes and sizes, from very small to very large, decorated with painted figures in a variety of colors.

A required experience during a vacation to Turkey is a trip to hamam or Turkish Bath. Traditionally, people would gather for ceremonies, socialization and gossip, as well as cleansing. You will pass through a series of rooms (camekan, hararet, etc.) to don a pestamal (fringed towel), linger in warm or hot rooms, and receive a thorough massage. Many hamams were built during the Ottoman period, and today you will find them in nearly any hotel in Turkey, including the Cender Hotel.

It is believed that the nazar or evil eye bead, a blue glass amulet with a stylized eye on it, protects people around the world. This belief is found in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and South Asia, where it is very common to use evil eye beads or offer them to guests. They are displayed in doorways, cars, or as jewelry worn by people of all ages, especially babies. Check out the Komaş Antalya Store as a source of these popular talismans.