Antalya carefully stores the historical and cultural heritage of an ancient country in its many museums. In the western part of the picturesque resort of Turkey is the famous archaeological museum. The solid building of the museum accommodates fourteen spacious halls, where unique exhibits are exhibited. The rich and incredibly interesting exposition of the museum has more than five thousand exhibits found during archaeological excavations in different periods. Here you can get acquainted with the most ancient relics dated to the bronze age, numerous exhibits of the most different times of the existence of mankind, up to the period of successful prosperity of the Ottoman Empire. It can be visited if you buy flights to Antalya. An incredible impression is made by an amazing collection of the presented exhibits from the Karain cave and charming images of the Greek gods found in the city. Among other things, the museum offers to get acquainted with magnificent mosaics and various statues of the Roman period, with numerous icons and church utensils. A lot of impressions will give an examination of a beautiful sarcophagus, the relief of which tells about the exploits of Hercules. The Archaeological Museum of Antalya stores the relics of St. Nicholas.
