History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Karaalioğlu Park is the largest and most established city park, built on the cliffs in the 1940s by the visionary Antalya Governor of the period, Haşim İşcan, and carries the city's republican memory, literature and Mediterranean spirit. The three large circular viewing balconies called 'Mirador', which are the symbol of the park, are the most elegant terraces of Mediterranean architecture. It is equipped with contemporary works of art such as the famous 'Worker and His Child' sculpture and 'Hand' sculptures by sculptor Mehmet Aksoy, which inspired the verses of many poets from Nazım Hikmet to Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı. According to local narratives, it is the first meeting place of lovers of Antalya and the sanctuary of the city's sunset ritual. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The park spreads over an area of 140 acres on a cliff plateau at an altitude of approximately 35 meters above sea level. It is a giant botanical garden containing centuries-old rubber trees, palms, Scots pines, jacarandas, bougainvilleas and citrus trees. The park's three main streets lead directly to the cliff miradors; From the terraces, you can watch the Beydağları and the bay view from a bird's eye view. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:The park is completely open to the public and free.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: There are protective iron railings on the edges of the cliff. The park's wide main arteries are completely level ground, perfect for strollers and wheelchairs; Only the stairs leading down from the cliffs to the rocks are steep.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a historical mayor's mansion, city theatre, cliff cafes, tea gardens, children's playgrounds, sculptures, sports equipment and modern WC units. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Kılıçarslan Mahallesi, Park Caddesi, 07100 Muratpaşa / Antalya.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It is located between Işıklar Street and the cliffs; It is in the city center and can be reached by any vehicle.•Real Public Transport Information:You can enter the park directly by getting off the Nostalgia tram at the 'Belediye' stop; KL08, KC06, LF09 buses drop off at Işıklar stop.•Parking Availability:Işıklar Street multi-storey car park can be used. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:From the second Mirador balcony, the Bey Mountains, whose silhouette turns red at sunset, and the seagulls soaring over the sea; majestic roots of giant rubber trees.•Light and Shooting Hours:The evening hours when the sun sets behind the Beydağları are the most fascinating hours of the city for photographers.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should eat freshly baked bagels and taste bitter orange jam accompanied with brewed tea in the tea gardens within the park.