TRAVEL ANTAKYA

  Being at the intersection point of the road which connects Anatolia to Syria and Palestine over Cukurova, Antakya also called Hatay and best known as Antioch is a very cosmopolite region.

  In addition, the most convenient ports for suitable routes to Mediterranean from Mesopotamia are also there.

  Cradle of christianism, the place where St Pierre built the first church, home of all christians minority, this city has wonderful remains of our common history.

 What to see: Archeology Museum, St. Pierre Church, Habib-i Neccar Mosque, Antakya Castle, Cevlik Promenade area, Titus Tunnel, St. Simen Monastery, Old Antakya houses , Harbiye Promenade area, Külliye of Sokullu Mehmet Paşa , Arsuz shore line, Bakras Castle and Koz Castle

 What to eat: İcli Köfte, Asur, Ekşi Aşı, hot Humus, Cevizli Biber (pepper with walnut), Kaytaz Pastry, Katikli Bread, Künefe, Tas Kadayif, Kabak Tatlisi (pumpkin dessert) .

 Hotels in Antakya