Things to Do in Aksu: 5 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Aksu

• 1 Historic
• 3 Nature
• 1 Other

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1 🌳 Nature

Kurşunlu Waterfall

Water falls from a height of 18 metres at the waterfall, and seven ponds are linked to one another.

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2 🌳 Nature

Aksu Stream

The district centre lies west of the Aksu Stream, which is an important part of the district's geography.

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3 🏛️ Historic

Perge Ancient City

Dating back to around 1500 BC, Perge is one of the most important ancient cities of the Pamphylia region. Its Roman-period stadium has a capacity of 12,000 and is one of the best-preserved stadiums in Anatolia. The colonnaded street, agora, hammam and theatre ruins can be visited.

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4 🌳 Nature

Aksu Stream Valley

Known as the Kestros in antiquity, the Aksu Stream forms a fertile valley. Agricultural land and natural vegetation stretch along the valley.

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5 📍 Other

EXPO 2016 Exhibition Centre

An exhibition centre located within the borders of the Aksu district.

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While you are in Aksu, you can also see the highlights of Antalya province. These places are in other districts; Aksu is about 18 km from the provincial centre.

• Kaleiçi — The historic city centre, enclosed by sea and land walls, is the heart of Antalya, with streets that carry Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman layers and restored old Antalya houses.
• Hadrian's Gate (Üçkapılar) — A monumental gate with three arches and four marble columns on each face, built into the city walls in honour of the Roman emperor Hadrian's visit to the city in AD 130. Its upper storey has not survived; it was uncovered in 1882 and restored in 1959.
• Yivli Minaret — A 13th-century Seljuk work and the symbol of Antalya, with an eight-fluted shaft of brick and turquoise tiles rising from a cut-stone base.
• Antalya Museum — Founded in 1922 to protect antiquities from the occupying forces, the museum holds about a hundred thousand objects from Lycia, Pamphylia and Pisidia and is one of the largest archaeology museums in Türkiye; most of the marble statues come from Perge.
• Düden Waterfalls — The Düden Stream splits into two branches to form two waterfalls: Upper Düden near Varsak, and Lower Düden (Karpuzkaldıran) near Lara, which plunges straight from the cliffs into the sea.
• Aspendos — A Pamphylian city founded 8 km east of Serik, where the Köprüçay reaches the plain; its theatre, built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, is among the best-preserved theatres of the ancient world and still hosts performances today.

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  Piyaz

  Prepared with dried beans, onions, parsley and tahini, Antalya piyaz is an indispensable meze on traditional tables in Aksu as well.

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  Şiş Köfte

  Antalya-style şiş köfte is prepared by kneading finely minced meat with spices, threading it onto skewers and grilling it over embers.

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  Tandır Fish (Tandır Balığı)

  Fresh fish from the Mediterranean cooked in a tandır oven, this flavour is an important part of Aksu's coastal cuisine.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Aksu

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  Pamphylian Civilisation Heritage

  The ancient city of Perge was one of the most important settlements of the Pamphylia region. Perge, one of the cities visited on Saint Paul's first missionary journey, is also significant in the history of Christianity.

Local Products

• Citrus Fruits — Oranges, mandarins and lemons are grown on the fertile plains of Aksu. Citrus production forms the basis of the district's economy.
• Greenhouse Products — Greenhouse cultivation, which is widespread in Aksu, produces tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. The products are marketed across Türkiye and for export.

Economy

The economy of Aksu is based on agriculture, greenhouse farming and tourism. Citrus and greenhouse products are the district's most important sources of income. The ancient city of Perge and the Kurşunlu Waterfall contribute to cultural and nature tourism. Antalya Airport lies within the borders of Aksu.

How to Get to Aksu

Aksu is 18 km from Antalya city centre. Antalya Airport lies within the borders of Aksu. The Antalya–Alanya highway passes through the district. Regular transport is provided by municipal buses.

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