As the oldest settlement in the city, the history of Muratpaşa is also the history of Antalya. Muratpaşa takes its name from Karaman Bey Murat Paşa, who also gave his name to the Muratpaşa Mosque, which was built in 1570.
Population: 538,471 (2025)
Location: It is located in the west of Antalya, on the Mediterranean coast.
Featured Places: Kaleiçi, Antalya Museum, Hadrian's Gate, Lara Beach
Official City Website: https://muratpasa-bld.gov.tr/
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: Let's Get to Know Muratpaşa
2. Muratpaşa: Modern History and Culture
3. Things To-Do in Muratpaşa Neighborhood
City Center (Downtown) is located within the borders of Muratpasa.
Alternative Experiences in Muratpasa
Sea Sports: You can find many water sports activities such as sailing, surfing, and diving in Konyaaltı Beach and its surroundings.
Gastronomy: There are many restaurants and cafes serving fresh seafood, local delicacies, and examples of international cuisine.
Shopping: The shopping malls and bazaars in Muratpaşa offer a wide range of products to meet all your needs.
After the declaration of the Republic on October 29, 1923, Antalya, which was a sanjak during the Ottoman period, became a province. The words of the Great Leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who visited the city on March 8, 1930;
"Without a doubt, Antalya is the most beautiful place in the world"
Muratpaşa, which has a civil area of 92 square kilometers, has an area of 8,884 hectares. Muratpaşa, which has a 20-kilometer coastal strip, is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south, Kepez district to the north, Konyaaltı to the west, and Aksu to the east.
Karaoglan Park (Muratpasa)
Karaalioğlu Park is probably the most beautiful park within the borders of Turkey. It is a park that every Antalya resident has visited as a child, and it is recommended that visitors visit at least once. As 365antalya, we recommend the route of entering from Işıklar Street and exiting from the Marina (Liman).
Lara Beach: A popular beach resort known for its fine sand, clear waters and lively atmosphere
Kaleiçi: Antalya's historic old town with its charming Ottoman architecture, cobblestone streets and picturesque harbour.
Antalya Museum: Home to a large collection of archaeological artifacts dating from the Paleolithic to the Ottoman period.
Hadrian's Gate: A well-preserved Roman triumphal arch built in honour of Emperor Hadrian.
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