The city of Antalya was founded by Attalus, king of Pergamum. After the last Pergamon king died, the city passed to Rome. Antalya became a thriving port and was securely surrounded securely surrounded by fortified walls built of stone. Within the walls were several gates, which were firmly closed and sealed in case of an attack by by invaders or pirates.
The only gate that has survived to this day is Hadrian's Gate. For a long time. the gate was protected by the city wall and was hardly used, I guess, that's probably why the structure has survived to this day. It has the appearance of a monumental triple arched portal, very reminiscent of a Roman triumphal arch. It's because of the three arches the gate is also called Uch Kapilar - "three gates". The construction of the gate took place in 130 AD before the Emperor Hadrian visited Analia.
From front to back, the gate is adorned with decorative marble columns with beautiful capitals, the arches have a coffered ceiling. The gate was originally two storeys high. It is likely that on the upper part of the columns once flaunted statues of the of the Emperor Hadrian and his family, but they have not survived to this day. survived.
At present, Hadrian's Gate has not lost its purpose, it leads to the Old Antalya. A little to the east of the gate is a cosy, shady park where locals like to relax. where the locals like to relax. All around the gate, waiters are serving delicious Turkish tea.
