Antakya - Wikipedia
WEBIts area is 703 km 2, [4] and its population is 399,045 (2022). [1] It is the capital of Hatay Province, the southernmost province of Turkey. The city is located in a well-watered and fertile valley on the Orontes River, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Levantine Sea .
Turkey earthquake devastates Antakya, the ancient city of religions - NPR
WEBFeb 25, 2023 · Built around 300 BCE, the city, now called Antakya, has survived several previous calamitous earthquakes. Now, Turkish military vehicles, on patrol to keep the peace, roll past entire streets...
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Antakya - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Antakya, Türkiye: See Tripadvisor's 15,131 traveler reviews and photos of Antakya tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Antakya. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Antioch | Ancient City in Turkey, History & Culture | Britannica
WEBTurkish: Antakya. Antioch, ancient Syria (modern-day Turkey) Antioch, populous city of ancient Syria and now a major town of south-central Turkey. It lies near the mouth of the Orontes River, about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the Syrian border. Antioch was founded in 300 bce by Seleucus I Nicator, a former general of Alexander the Great.
Turkey’s historic city of Antakya, known in Roman and medieval …
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · Turkey’s historic city of Antakya, known in Roman and medieval times as Antioch, has been flattened by powerful earthquakes in the past – and rebuilt itself. Published: February 16, 2023 8:26am...
Antakya - Visit My Turkey!
WEB14 March 2020. Hatay Antakya Cities. Antakya, which has been home to many civilizations with its history dating back to 300 BC, has become an important centre of the celestial religions. And outside of Jerusalem, Christianity was first spread in this city.
Antakya: Things to Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBAntakya is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Old City of Antakya; Hatay Archeology Museum; Uzun Carsi; Habibi Neccar Mosque; St Pierre Kilisesi
Antakya (Antioch, Hatay), Turkey - Turkey Travel Planner
WEBMar 17, 2023 · All about Antakya (Hatay, Antioch-ad-Orontes), Mediterranean Turkey, famous for the Roman mosaics, found at Daphne, in its Archeology Museum, and how to visit it, by Tom Brosnahan.
Antakya – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBJan 5, 2024 · Not to be confused with Antalya, a major Mediterranean resort in Pamphylia, Turkey. Note: In February 2023, Antakya was hit by a series of devastating earthquakes. Many of the city's buildings, landmarks, hotels and restaurants are badly damaged or collapsed, and most of the surviving inhabitants were evacuated.
Antakya - Wikiwand
WEBAntakya ( Turkish pronunciation: [ ɑnˈtɑkjɑ]; Local Turkish: Anteke ), modern form of Antioch ( Ancient Greek: Ἀντιόχεια, romanized: Antiókheia; Armenian: Անտիոք, romanized: Andiok; Latin: Antiochia ), is a municipality and the capital district of Hatay Province, Turkey. Its area is 703 km 2, and its population is 399,045 (2022).
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