When Antalya crossed over to Rome, the city turned into a prosperous port . Naturally, he needed strengthening . For this the city was surrounded by fortified walls of stone . There were several gates in the walls that were opened and sealed during the attacks . Since then only one similar gate was kept in Antalya - Adriana . They have not been used for a long time, therefore they are in good condition . The gates have The view of the monumental triple arch portal and strongly resemble the Roman Triu mfalnuyu arch . Uch Kapilar - their other name - were erected in 130 AD on the eve of the arrival in the city of Emperor Hadrian .

The gates are decorated with marble columns with capitals, the arches have a coffered ceiling. Initially, the building was two-story. Most likely, at the top were statues of Hadrian and his family members. We can only assume that there are no reliable sources.

The gate is best to pass under the right or left arch, because under the central pavement it is beaten with wheels of carts that passed here for two millennia. On the sides there are stone battlements. The south was built in the Roman period, the northern one during the reign of the Seljuk Turks.

Address: Barbaros Mh., Antalya

Reviews of the Hadrian Gate (1)

Evaluation 10

Gates into the story. 03 February 2014

Natalia

was here in October 2013

It would seem, well, what can I say about the gate. The gate, as they say, they are in Africa gate. But when, walking along one of the most beautiful streets of Antalya, a grandiose construction of ancient times grows before your eyes, it's not just a gate, but a tourist attraction.
When you step on the stones that still keep traces of ancient chariots, involuntarily covers the cocoon it's an incomprehensible feeling. Something between reverential awe and "knew how to build." That's how the emperors met in ancient times ... Read the full review