Arts and Festivals
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Arts and Festivals
Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Arts and culture have always been an integral part of the Antalya region and there is no doubt that they draw their strength and dynamism from their thousands of years of history. Surrounded by Kaş in the west, Gazipaşa in the east, Elmalı, Korkuteli and Akseki in the north, Antalya is flanked by the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea and has been witness to a remarkable past. Antalya was founded in the 2nd century BC on the orders of the king of Pergamon, Attalos II, who was seeking an earthly paradise. The city was established as “Attaleia” where Pamphylia, Pisidia and Lycia intersect—the location of the most fertile area of Anatolia. This area has witnessed several civilisations and has been a centre of culture, art, mythology and architecture throughout history. This distinction has continued until the present day. Juniper, cedar, pine forests as well as hundreds of endemic species that exist only in this region of the world, are found in Antalya. These fertile lands, richly endowed with a generous array of nature and a pleasant climate, have served as an important source of inspiration for artists. A mosaic found in the ancient city of Seleukia in the Manavgat district east of Antalya portrays the Thracian poet Orpheus, who, according to some sources, was the son of Apollo. This mosaic is housed in the Antalya Archaeological Museum and depicts a scene where the melodies emanating from his flute stop the flow of raging waters, and spellbind wild animals. Güldestan Çavuşçu Dam Antiocheia Yalvaç Lake Işıklı Beyond Antalya Adıgüzel Barajı Ertokuş Han Gelendost The Gulf of Antalya, located in southwest Anatolia, was known in ancient days as the Gulf of Pamphylia. The mountain ranges encircling the Gulf run parallel to each other along the coast, but later intersect each other at the Lakes Region to the north. Uluborlu Mount Gelincik Nature Park Senirkent Şarkikaraağaç Dinar Barla Travelogues, especially those written in the 19th century by Western archaeologists, historians, artists, architects, sailors and geographers, refer to the nature around Antalya as “extraordinary.” The depiction of Antalya’s natural environment by the 19th century traveller Karl Lanckoronski is especially noteworthy: Gönen Atabey Keçiborlu D695 D330 Eğirdir D330 Acıgöl Aksu D650 “Anyone who wants to witness the beauty of the mountains should Denizli come here. Mountains overlap each other as if in a hurry to reach the sea. The harmony of every shade of green and blue dazzles the spectator and constantly changes with the daily path of the sun. Waterfalls, rivers, date trees, minarets... In short, the imaginary depictions of magnificent landscapes by European authors can be found here for real.” The famed Ottoman navigator Piri Reis outlines the ports he explored around the Gulf according to the geographic location of the rivers and mountains rising behind them, just as he did in other areas of the Mediterranean. Lake Eğirdir Gölcük Nature Park Lake Burdur Lake Gölcük Burdur Akgöl Isparta D695 Yenişarbademli Akdağ Beyşehir Sagalassos D650 Pisidia Lake Kovada Ağlasun Hacılar E87 Lake Salda Salda Lake Yarışlı Lake Salda Nature Park Dedegöl D695 Kovada National Park D685 D695 Adada Çeltikçi Yeşilova Kremna D330 Sütçüler Karacaören Dam İncirhan Niyazlar Village In ancient times, the most familiar places located around the bay, such as Pamphylia, Lycia, Pisidia and Isauria, enabled visitors to enjoy the pristine environment and experience traditional ways of life. In light of the accounts of explorers throughout the centuries, those sightseeing trips provided plenty of opportunities for those interested in nature and history to make their own observations. Lake Beyşehir Davraz Ski Center Yazılı Canyon Nature Park Bucak Seydişehir D650 Lake Karataş Karamanlı Susuzhan Kemer Ürkütlü Tefenni Köprüçay River D685 E87 Selge D330 Kibyra Hasanpaşa Bademağacı Cevizli Village Köprülü Canyon National Park Gölhisar Çavdır Pamphylia D650 D685 E87 Korkuteli Karain E87 E87 Lake Kırkgöz Termessos Altınyayla Termessos National Park Kurşunlu Waterfall Nature Park Döşemealtı Düden Waterfall D400 Serik Seleucia Gündoğdu Belek Altınbeşik National Park Oymapınar Dam Lake Eğri D695 Çolaklı Evrenseki Boğazkent Ilıca Manavgat Dam Gündoğmuş Alara (Çündüre) Waterfall Manavgat Side D400 Kızılağaç Beldibi Elmalı D350 Çimi Village Aspendos Aksu Kundu Saklıkent Semahöyük Lake Dipsiz Akseki D400 Antalya Geyikbayırı D635 İbradı Sillyum Perge Güver Canyon Nature Park D350 D695 Alara Stream D400 Fethiye Kızlar Sivrisi Lake Yeşil D400 Tekke Village Yeşilbarak Village Akçay D400 Akdağ Çığlıkara Nature Park Gömbe Arykanda Gökbük Village Sütleğen Village Saklıkent National Park Tlos Event Calendar of Antalya and the Western Mediterranean (Page 38) Letoon D635 Çayboğazı Pond Pinara Relevant Contacts (Page 40) Lycia Lake Avlan Beymelek Ision Kiddle Myra Bezirgan Village Kaş İncekum Nature Park Payallar Turkler Konaklı Çamyuva Korakesion Alanya Oba Dim Stream Oba Stream Phaselis Kestel Tekirova Mahmutlar D400 Syedra D635 Olympos Kumluca D400 Kalkan Finike Adrasan Mavikent Nature Park Karaöz Gulf of Antalya D400 Gazipaşa D400 Demre Andriake D400 Theimiussa Kekova Page 4 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Kemer Limyra D400 Okurcalar İncekum Avsallar Beydağları National Park Mount Tahtalı Rhodiapolis Xanthos Patara Göynük D40 Cape Gelidonya Aspendos Dazzling Ancient Theatres Ancient theatres are found almost every 25 kilometers throughout the region. Aspendos has been standing since the 5th century BC and has a dazzling history of 2500 years. The ancient theatre, with its superior acoustic quality, is host to a festival that has been held every year since 1994 and today has become a world-renowned event. The Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival is a visual feast that brings together artists and spectators from all over the world. Recognised among the world’s most foremost cultural festivals, this prestigious event features 10 spectacular shows which are spread from June until the middle of September. The founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, greatly admired by the Turkish people, came to the Aspendos theatre on his first visit to Antalya in 1930. Impressed by what he saw he gave the advice not to lock the gates of the theatre but to use it for shows, concerts and wrestling competitions. The citizens of Antalya heeded the advice of Atatürk and beginning in 1950, theatre productions and concerts were held in the Aspendos Ancient Theatre every spring. The people of Antalya brought delicious food prepared at home hours before the start of the events turning the place almost into a picnic area. Thus the first foundations of the country’s most prestigious film festival, the Golden Orange was laid - a festival which has continued nearly half a century. Page 6 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Aspendos Page 9 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean As a result of this, in the first week of October the streets of Antalya are filled with the excitement of cinema besides the aroma of the city’s flora. The festival attracts more than two thousand local and international filmmakers, making a festive occasion for the citizens of Antalya and visitors during the entire week. The Golden Orange begins with a parade featuring famous film artists, and enraptures the city with the magic of cinema throughout its duration. The traditional location of the festival is the Atatürk Cultural Park Complex. The galas of Turkish and international films competing in the festival are held in the Aspendos Hall of the Atatürk Cultural Centre (AKM). Alongside the films in competition, films of world cinema status are shown, particularly those that have received awards in other festivals. Here you may be able to see a premiere of a film, and witness the hustle and bustle of moviegoers as they go from one session to another. Filmmakers from Turkish and international cinema participate in panel discussions, meetings and workshops that highlight the reputation of the festival. The Antalya Culture and Arts Foundation (AKSAV), which organises this cherished festival, also gives out the annual Turkish Television Awards every April. These awards are judged by an esteemed jury. The Orange Symbolising the City and Cinema The seeds of the Golden Orange Film Festival were first sown in the romantic atmosphere of the Aspendos Ancient Theatre. This festival is organised by the Antalya Culture and Arts Foundation (AKSAV) with the support of the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. The Golden Orange Film Festival which gained international status in 2007, has been vital in the support of the arts in our country and has proudly carried on this mission for more than half a century. This gilded festival, which adopted the orange as its symbol, has encouraged many young filmmakers and has also provided independent filmmakers with financial grants. It has become one of the foremost driving forces of the country’s film industry. altinportakal.org.tr Page 10 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Concerts in the Charming Atmosphere of Ancient Theatres Another festival is held at Side, another ancient theatre some 70 kilometers east of Antalya. This ancient theatre was built at the narrowest point of the ancient city of Side, situated next to Manavgat district. It almost embraces its guests by meeting them at the entrance of the town. The ancient theatre has a captivating glory, and findings reveal that it has always been used for the same purpose as it is today. We know that it was built during the middle of the 2nd century. This valuable structure now hosts the Side International Culture and Art Festival, welcoming orchestras from all over the world. The festival is organised by Side Municipality where more than ten concerts are held free of charge for attendees every year. Alongside the ancient theatre, the Temple of Apollo, situated east of the harbour at the tip of the peninsula, rises into the sky in all its glory. This site also hosts various events. Side Many famous ensembles and soloists have participated in these series of concerts, notably the Antalya State Symphony Orchestra and Antalya State Opera and Ballet. The Side International Culture and Art Festival was accepted into the European Festivals Association in 2010. To date, the festival has welcomed the Berlin Symphony Chamber Orchestra, the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, the Marphe String Quartet and the ‘Ten of the Best Trumpets’ ensemble, as well as many others. The Side Festival launched a rarely seen project last year. A special symphony orchestra was established during the festival which featured 82 musicians (42 international and 40 Turkish musicians). This orchestra was led by the Polish conductor Krzysztof Penderecki, who is among the foremost composers of the second half of the 20th century and the recipient of many prestigious awards. The ancient city of Phaselis in the Kemer district east of Antalya is host to another event. The Phaselis Festival is held in the theatre of the ancient city which was founded in the 7th century BC At the beginning of September each year, professional musicians offer a series of concerts from different music genres and cultures. The festival is organised by the Kemer Promotion Foundation and will be repeated for the seventh time in September 2013. A concert by the world famous Turkish pianist İdil Biret and Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Symphony Orchestra under the direction of İbrahim Yazıcı was recently held. The festival also displays performances of Sufi music and Sema ceremonies. Another Festival which emphasises Friendship! The town of Kaş, where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, was established on the Lycian town of Antiphellos. Known for its vibrant bougainvillea, it has hosted the Lycian Culture and Arts Festival since 1995. The performers of the Antalya State Opera and Ballet hold dance performances and other acts in the month of June each year in the magical atmosphere of the ancient theatre, delivering its international and local audience an unforgettable experience. The ancient theatre of Antiphellos, which was built in the 1st century BC and looks toward the sea, is used as the staging location of the festival. ketav.org The festival, which honours the name of Lycia, also includes the participation of the inhabitants of the Greek island of Megisti just across from Kaş. This makes the event much more special and meaningful in the name of good neighbourliness and friendship between the two nations. Kaş Phaselis While the Sounds of Classical Music are echoed in Side and Phaselis, Alanya summons Jazz Enthusiasts Alanya The Alanya Jazz Days were first held in 2003 in the district wellknown for its historical and natural features. The most famous Turkish and international jazz musicians offer unforgettable nights filled with music to their audience. The International Alanya Jazz Festival is one of the most important and prestigious events in the region. It is organised by Alanya Municipality and sponsored by the Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALTSO), Alanya Touristic Hoteliers Associations (ALTİD), and Alanya Tourism Promotion Foundation (ALTAV). The festival is noteworthy for gathering famous Turkish jazz musicians such as Ayhan Sicimoğlu, Kerem Görsev Trio, Nilüfer Verdi Quartet, Kürşat Başar and İlhan Erşahin. During the month of September, jazz lovers meet in the magical atmosphere of the Red Tower. altid.org.tr altso.org.tr Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Kaş Page 14 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Opera, Ballet, Concerts and Theatre Three of Turkey’s most important cultural institutions, all under the umbrella of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, are represented in Antalya. The Antalya State Symphony Orchestra, Antalya State Opera and Ballet, and Antalya State Theatre provide an invaluable contribution to the cultural scene of the city and the region, and takes on an important role in the arts scene. The Haşim İşcan Cultural Centre has a distinguished place in the cultural life of Antalya and accommodates the Antalya State Theatre and the Antalya State Opera and Ballet. It is possible to watch opera and ballet performances or matinée and soirée plays between the months of October and May. The Antalya International Theatre Festival will be held for the fourth time in May 2013 and will host numerous international theatre plays of the highest quality for a duration of one week. Last year the plays “Uncle Vanya” by the Russian Vakhtangov Theatre, “Moeders” of the Dutch Ro Theatre and another nine plays were received with great acclaim by the Antalya audience. The ABT Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Theatre Group, established in 1983, stages plays in their own theatre, located at the entrance of the Karaalioğlu Park. The same group also organises a theatre festival open to high school theatre groups every May and June. Another theatre group is the Kepez Municipality Theatre (KBT) which takes stage at the Erdem Bayazıt Cultural Centre and offers many enjoyable moments to Antalya’s theatregoers. Prince Igor, Alexander Borodin The Atatürk Cultural Park Complex also includes the iconic Glass Pyramid, and is used as a meeting and exhibition area. Visitors can spend some delightful time there before the start of a concert. Before or after an event concert-goers can also take a stroll in the park that lies immediately behind Konyaaltı Beach and extends to the west. The sight of the majestic Beydağları Mountains across the bay never fail to impress. Swan Lake, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Three Selfish at the Bus Stop, Özer Tunca The Antalya State Opera and Ballet was founded in 1999 and has a substantial place in the cultural and artistic scene of the city. The Antalya State Opera and Ballet first lifted its curtains with a performance of the Csárdás Princess by Emmerich Kalman. The performances are held in the Haşim İşcan Cultural Centre. This institution has one of the largest and most dedicated troupes in the city and consists of 180 soloists, chorists, an orchestra and ballet dancers. The Meeting Places of the City Two important arts centres of Antalya’s Kepez district are the Erdem Bayazıt Cultural Centre and Yenimahalle Community Centre. These venues host many concerts, plays, dance performances, panels and meetings over the whole year. The exhibition areas in the entrance hall provide a remarkable contribution to the region’s artistic life. The Arif Nihat Asya Open Air Theatre at the entrance of the Kepez Urban Forest was built and completed last year. It was modelled after ancient theatres and is another important location for concerts and other events. The excellent climate of Antalya allows visitors to spend time at the beaches and parks. The Karaalioğlu Park in the city centre faces the Gulf of Antalya and the imposing Taurus Mountains. The park has three observation platforms and is worth a visit not least for the bird species and plant variety. The Antalya City Museum was established in order to preserve the historical memory of Antalya. This museum also organises many open air exhibitions in the park. As a result of very extensive research, a photographic exhibition of the birds of Karaalioğlu Park was put up in the park in January last year. Currently the creative staff of the City Museum are working on another theme to be displayed in May 2013. This exhibition will have flowers as its main theme and the preparations for it are continuing at a steady pace. The Atatürk House and Museum located at the entrance of the Karaalioğlu Park is also worth seeing. The Antalya State Symphony Orchestra, which also serves as the accompanying orchestra for the Antalya Piano Festival, offers a varied programme for their audience every Friday at 20:00 between the months of October and May. The concerts are held at the Antalya Cultural Centre during the season. The orchestra hosts many soloists and conductors from Turkey and abroad and organises concerts in the city squares for the enthusiastic masses during spring and summer. The concert held at the city square of Muratpaşa last summer is fondly remembered in Antalya. The observation platforms of Karaalioğlu Park host many events during the summer months. The square beside the Muratpaşa Municipality, the Konyaaltı Town Square that faces the Mediterranean and the Republic Square just beneath the Yivli Minaret are also important centres of open air activities in the summer months. The fountain display in the Republic Square that takes place each Saturday evening and is choreographed to various pieces of world music is always a highlight. Gürer Aykal The Open Air Theatre that is situated in the Beach Park at Konyaaltı Beach has a capacity of more than 4000 people and is an important centre for activities during the long summer nights. Page 16 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Konyaaltı Kaleiçi Museum Old City Getting Lost in the Old City The Old City of Antalya, also known as Kaleiçi, is an essential place to visit for those who would like to get a better understanding of Antalya’s recent history and wish to get lost in its tangled streets. It is almost like an open air museum. The characteristic features of its buildings not only give an idea of Antalya’s architectural heritage, but also reflect the lifestyles and traditions of the region. Whilst strolling the narrow alleyways of the old town, visitors will come across many art galleries and painters. It’s a treat to buy a painting that might feature any given moment in the Old City. The Suna & İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum in the Old City of Antalya is housed in three different buildings that are registered cultural heritage sites. The prominent Tekelioğlu Konak in the Old City was taken as the model for the museum building. It was restored by incorporating ceilings with wood-strip embellishments and ornamental paintings on the walls and encapsulating an atmosphere that represents the second half of the nineteenth century. This valuable building is arranged as an ethnographical museum that displays hints of life in the Old City from days gone by. The museum has a rich ceramic collection and many oil paintings that depict an accurate portrayal of Antalya’s past. Another prominent part of the museum is the photographic exhibition that features the old street vendors of Antalya. akmed.org.tr Old City Page 19 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Kaleiçi Museum World’s Biggest Tunnel Aquarium, Antalya Aquarium The newly opened Antalya Aquarium on Aspendos Boulevard in Konyaaltı is must see location for the the world’s biggest tunnel aquarium (131 meters length and 3 meters width) and thousands of species of underwater creatures it houses. Immediately behind the Aquarium is Mini City. This is ideal for those would like to become Gulliver just for a day and see famous buildings in their miniature form. The museums of Antalya, Side, Alanya, Elmalı, Isparta and Burdur showcase how intertwined the tribes and cultures were with the arts throughout the centuries. Visitors should definitely take their time in these museums which are all arranged according to the latest trends in museum planning and elegantly display the region’s past. The Antalya Archaeological Museum received the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Award in 1988. minicity antalyaaquarium.com minicitypark.com Weary Hercules Alanya A visit to the Red Tower and Old Shipyard in Alanya district, which houses artefacts from the Ottoman period, is highly recommended. Here visitors can see an unfinished Ottoman ship in one of the chambers of the dockyard and a hoist and ship’s burton dating to ancient times. The objects and prehistoric anchors in the Red Tower and at the entrance of the dockyard have to be seen. Yet another meeting place of Alanya’s art lovers is the Alanya Cultural Centre, noted for its striking and elegant building. The Centre also has an exhibition venue that brings together thousands of people every year. At the same time, to the west of Antalya, the Kalkan Culture and Art House building with its 140 year history opens its doors to other artistic events. altid.org.tr Page 22 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Alanya Alanya Fazıl Say Making Sand Sculptures! This festival, supported by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has become an annual event and is among the largest sand sculpture festivals in the world. Around 30 sculptors from more than 10 countries form their gigantic sand sculptures over an area larger than 7000 squarem2 and use more than 10 tonnes of sand. Each year has a different theme and the sculptures are displayed from the official opening date in June until the end of October. Visitors can also observe the sculptors during the month of May when competitors are busy sculpting their masterpieces. Alanya anticipates another exciting sculpture organisation at the beginning of November. The ninth International Alanya Sculpture Symposium was held this year. Every year ten artists are selected from among sculptors who apply from all over the world to take part in this symposium. The selected artists immediately start working in the pier square in order to transform their sketches into reality within 30 days. The completed sculptures are later displayed in the squares, parks and gardens of Alanya. Antalya The Sound of Piano Tunes, Guitar and Literature echo in the Streets of the City Another source of pride of the region is the International Antalya Piano Festival that is held during November and December each year. The artistic director of this festival is the Turkish composer and pianist Fazıl Say. Many world-famous performers participate in the festival every year, which consists of ten concerts and takes place in the Aspendos Hall of the Antalya Cultural Centre (AKM). Over the years it has hosted many piano virtuosos of international repute. The well-known jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea and other respected musicians such as Buika and the Brad Mehldau Trio, who fuse flamenco, jazz, soul and funk music, are just a few who have participated in this festival. Antalya Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Vladimir Spivakov World Children’s Day and the Republic According to statistics Antalya has over 300 sunny days per year. With the coming of April, which heralds the summer, events previously held indoors start to be organised in the streets, ancient cities and the countryside. The first harbingers of outdoor activities are children. The April 23 Children’s Day was gifted to the children of the world by Atatürk. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm in our region as it is in the whole country. Children from all over the world come to Antalya as guests and stay in the homes of their newly made Turkish friends where they can also enjoy traditional Turkish hospitality. Through multicultural shows, the streets are almost transformed into a fairground. The April 23 festivities are indeed a children’s festival that is widely celebrated over an entire week in the streets and open spaces. In April 2013 the fifth International Choir Festival will be held and there is no doubt that this will create a new sensation among the activities organised in the region. Numerous Turkish and international choirs participate in the Antalya International Choir Festival which takes place in the Aspendos Hall of the Antalya Cultural Centre and is organised by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and Active Philosophy Association. The 302nd day of the year is of great importance for the Turkish people. The Republic was proclaimed to the world on October 29, 1923 and this day is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the whole country. Antalya’s city squares turn festive with evening concerts and fireworks displays organised by the municipalities. This special date, when the sultanate finally came to an end and the dawn of democracy appeared on the horizon, has another profound meaning in the Kaş district. The Greek island of Megisti lies across the shore from Kaş and the islands’ inhabitants join their Turkish neighbours on this day. This day where the people from the two shores come together, is celebrated with joy and friendship in the narrow streets of Kaş. In the middle of February, the 5-day long International Guitar Festival is also held in the Antalya Cultural Centre where many Turkish and international musicians congregate. The Golden Orange Poetry Awards are held each year in March. This event is arranged so that it coincides with World Poetry Day on 21st March. This is a unique event in Turkey where the awards are determined by a jury who select the recipients by evaluating published poetry books from the preceding year. The recipient of the Golden Orange Poetry Award has a symposium convened in his or her honour the following year, where his or her poems are assessed by poets who in turn present papers about them. The papers presented in the symposium are published in the same year and serve as a record of the Golden Orange Poetry Awards and Symposium. Another poetry event has become an annual tradition every March, and is held in the art gallery of the Antalya Artists’ Association (ANSAN). This 3-day event carries on in a festive atmosphere where story days, Mediterranean poetry, the commemoration of deceased poets, and interviews, panels and conferences with the participation of Turkey’s most famous authors and poets take place. A group of artists from ANSAN started to arrange poetry evenings in 1996, always on a full moon. These poetry evenings were held in different and interesting parts of the city. They are now held under the name of the Full Moon Platform and poetry lovers meet at the Konyaaltı Beach around a bonfire where poems are recited to the accompaniment of the saz, ud or guitar. On rainy or cold winter days these meetings are held indoors, with participants bringing along hot beverages and spending an unforgettable evening together. Page 26 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Kaş The Pomegranate Festival held each year in October in the Döşemealtı district turns into a great celebration along with the oil wrestling competition. The chain of festivals which follow each other is set off by another festival in Gazipaşa east of Antalya and centres on the pomegranate. The people of Gazipaşa organise a festival to support and promote seedless pomegranates that they grow. The festival also commemorates the anniversary when this charming town was renamed with Atatürk’s title “Gazi Paşa”. The festival, which lasts three days, includes concerts and dance performances. Witnessing the Tradition of the Centuries! The melting snow of the Taurus Mountains and the snowdrops that pierce through the snow cover make up the theme of a festival that occurs during the first weekend of April and which has become a tradition in İbradı. The İbradı Snowdrop Festival is celebrated every year in the Sülek Plateau. It greets many nature lovers who come to enjoy the snowdrops and other flowers of the region. With the rise in temperature during the summer some festivals are held in the highlands. Oil wrestling competitions are periodically held during the summer months in the region. In August 2013, the 661st Elmalı Oil Wrestling Competition will take place - a competition which is among the oldest events in the region. Yalvaç Burdur Yalvaç The Antalya Region is among the few places in the world where deep blue waters meet lush green forests and towering mountains all at once. It has seen many cultures and civilisations come and go throughout the centuries. Some of the first Turkmen tribes that came to Anatolia nearly a thousand years ago settled in the Western Taurus Mountains and called it home. They originated from the magical steppes of Central Asia and traversed thousands of kilometers, met numerous civilisations along the way and witnessed countless wars, exile and struggles on this long journey. Nowadays these tribes are the guardians of a unique history and culture in the mountains of Antalya. These nomadic communities were isolated from the flow of everyday life and the states and politics for many centuries. They thus managed to preserve their own cultural traditions in their purest form, continuing to live a simple lifestyle among herds of goats and sheep and carrying on their annual migration between highlands and lowlands. Barak Kilim Antalya is the meeting place of large scale international events that attract many participants from other countries. But on the other hand it also hosts many small scale events that are local in character and offer a wide variety. The Yörük Turkmen Festival, organised by the Antalya Yörük Association and Yörük Industrialist Businessmen Association, is an annual event that stands out because of its high turnout. Each year over one hundred thousand people attended this festival which is held in the Düzlerçamı picnic area north of Antalya in the first week of May. Another festival that attracts a great number of guests is the Abdal Musa Festivities held in the Elmalı Plateau. This festivity brings together Alevi citizens of Turkey and takes place in June each year. In this gathering, panel discussions, conferences and seminars about Alevi culture are prepared and include several exhibitions. A different festival is organised in the Akçaeniş village of Elmalı district, lasting for three days during the first week of August. This event takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of that week and welcomes all the Alevi citizens of the Antalya region who are known as “Tahtacı” because they are employed in forestry and woodwork occupations. This is a very good opportunity for those who want to get to know the local culture more intimately. The three-day long event involves performances by Alevi minstrels and the semah ritual dance. These are probably among the most interesting and popular events of the festival. The Konyaaltı Carnival and Summer Festivities are organised by Konyaaltı Municipality in the first week of August. This event is always held in the Feslikan Plateau in Konyaaltı and is situated at an altitude of 1000 meters. The Ayran Festival is annual event organised by the Cevizli Municipality in the first week of August. However, at the same time the Akseki Summer Festival offers a welcome refuge for those who want to escape the scorching summer heat of the city in August. There, visitors can enjoy a unique and fun atmosphere as they listen to the performances of local artists. At the same time in the second week of August, Üzümlü village hosts the Grape and Fish Festival, while in the Günyaka village the Plum Festival is greatly anticipated. The traditional Şehzade Korkut Summer Festival and Mushroom Festival is celebrated in the Korkuteli district to the northwest of Antalya at the end of each August. Its name comes from the son of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid, Şehzade Korkut or Prince Korkut who was the provincial ruler of the district. Since 1988 the Golden Cherry Oil Wrestling Competition has also been organised as part of the summer festival. Page 29 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Tekke Village Antalya Ignites Youth Fever With the arrival of the school year, the Youth Festival starting in the first week of May will be hosting the best rock groups of Turkey. These concerts are held in the open air venues of Atatürk Park where for a week a concert by a different group takes place every evening. This burst of youthful energy then re-emerges in the middle of the month with the University Youth Festival that is held on the campus of Akdeniz University. The campus hosts many famous Turkish artists and groups during this weeklong event. With the advent of spring, the season of festivals arrives and encompasses the whole region. Each year in May, Side is host to the Side Air Show, where planes give stunning aerial displays over the skies of the ancient peninsula. The 13th International Alanya Tourism and Arts Festival will begin in the last week of May 2013 and offers a different atmosphere centring on the theme of friendship. Each year, a sister city of Alanya is welcomed as a guest of honour. The culture of the guest country is showcased along with Turkish culture in many events, which turn the festival into a colourful folklore celebration. Yüksek Sadakat Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Side Erkan Oğur Russian Culture Days are organised by the Russian citizens of Antalya who call this city home and who would like to preserve and showcase their heritage. This festive event that brings many colourful scenes is quickly followed by the 5-day long Antalya International Jazz Festival. Simultaneously Konaklı located in the district of Alanya is host to a tourism festival that lasts three days while Oba Municipality holds its Tourism Culture, Arts and Orange Festival. The excavations made over the years have revealed the ancient city of Rhodiapolis, located just 4 kilometers from the town of Kumluca in the west of Antalya. Although not conclusive, the ancient theatre is thought to be built by settlers from Rhodes. While excavations in this venue are still being carried out, symphony orchestras have regularly given performances there since 2006. Rhodiapolis Sarp Maden Quartett In June 2013 the Manavgat Peace Water Culture, Arts, Youth and Tourism Festival will be held for the 13th time. In the same period the 4th Manavgat Motorcycle Festival will also be held with the participation of more than 2000 motorcyclists. Motorcyclists from all over the country will bring excitement to the local population and tourists in the cool environment of the Manavgat River. The Golden Pomegranate Festival takes place in the middle of June and has been held annually since 2003. This festival is celebrated in a fun environment with guests coming to Kemer from all over the world. In the days that connect the months of June and July a festival occurs in Finike, located east of Antalya. Celebrated since 1989, the Finike Festival becomes almost a harvest day for the inhabitants who are mainly engaged in agriculture. Manavgat Page 32 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean Oktoberfest, Antalya The Perfect Time for Mingling with the Crowds Antalya has a privileged location in terms of history and wonderful nature and it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Besides offering a rich calendar of events, the region is steeped in arts and is full of surprises. The festivals and artistic events which are spread all over the region, give Antalya another enticing aspect beyond the traditional sea, sun and sand tourism. All the branches of the arts are well represented in the region, which is host to many lively events. It is a privilege to watch a ballet or an opera at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre that has witnessed hundreds of years of history. Any visitor will no doubt come away with a feeling of immense satisfaction as they have experiencing such an occasion. Elmalı The Region’s Rich Aroma and a Breath of Fresh Air! The fertile region of Elmalı hosts a different festival in the month of September that has become a ritual. Whereas thousands of years ago the Elmalı region was known by the Hittites and Lycians as a wine region, today it is home to the Likya vineyards. Since Antalya is a region of festivals twelve months of the year it is always possible for visitors to attend an event. Simply arrange the time and then select one or more of the festivals that interest you! The warm-hearted people of the region invite you to be their guest and share in the experience of these events. Enjoy! The delicious grapes of the region are labelled with the brand name Likya Wines. The smells of the cedar, pine, juniper trees and endemic plants fill the vineyards and starting from September the grape harvest turns into a joyous occasion. Antalya also hosts a different kind of harvest festival in the middle of September. The famous Oktoberfest, originally held in Munich, Germany, and celebrated every year as one of the most wellknown festivals of the world, is also celebrated in Antalya and has a fairground feel. Page 35 • Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival Arts and Festivals in Antalya and the Western Mediterranean February March March April April April July July July July August August International Guitar Festival Golden Orange Poetry Awards Symposium Mediterranean Storytelling and Poetry Days Traditional Turkish Music Days April 23 Children’s Day National TV Awards Deliktaş, Sarıkaya Culture and Art Festival Marble Highland and Walnut Festival Pınar Market Fair Niyazi Baba Culture and Art Festival Konyaaltı Carnival Summer Fest Summer Festival Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Antalya Yeşilbaşköy, Burdur Karamanlı, Burdur Eğirdir, Isparta Burdur Antalya Akseki, Antalya antalyagitarfestivali.com altinportakal.org.tr ansansanat.com atso.org.tr altinportakal.org.tr yesilbaskoybelediyesi.com karamanli.bel.tr egirdir.bel.tr konyaalti.bel.tr akseki.bel.tr April April May May May May August August August August August International Choir Festival Snowdrop Festival Air Show Side Dedegöl Mountaineering Festival International Antalya Sand Sculpture Fest. Antalya Youth Festival Ayran Festival Akçaeniş Culture and Art Festival Seedless Pomegranate Festival August 30 Victory Day Şehzade Korkut Summer and Mushroom Fest. Antalya İbradı, Antalya Side, Antalya Eğirdir, Isparta Antalya Antalya Cevizli, Antalya Elmalı, Antalya Gazipaşa, Antalya Korkuteli, Antalya antalya.bel.tr ibradi.bel.tr side.bel.tr egirdir.bel.tr larasandland.com antalya.bel.tr cevizli.bel.tr gazipasa.bel.tr korkuteli.bel.tr May May May May May May August August August August August August Akdeniz University Youth Festival Antalya International Theatre Festival Yörük Türkmen Festival International Alanya Tourism and Art Festival Golden Pomegranate Oil Wrestling Motocamp Festival Bicycle Festival Elmalı Oil Wrestling Tournament İncesu Culture and Art Festival Seyyit Veli Baba Minstrels’ Night and Rice Festival Bucak Fig, Culture and Art Festival Kibyra Ancient City and Highland Festival Antalya Antalya Antalya Alanya, Antalya Kemer, Antalya Eğirdir, Isparta Antalya Elmalı, Antalya Keçiborlu, Isparta Senirkent, Isparta Kocaaliler, Burdur Gölhisar, Burdur sks.akdeniz.edu.tr devtiyatro.gov.tr yoruklerdernegi.org.tr alanya.bel.tr antalya-kemer.bel.tr egirdir.bel.tr antalya.bel.tr elmali.bel.tr keciborlu.bel.tr senirkent.bel.tr kocaaliler.bel.tr golhisar.bel.tr May May May June June June August August September September September September University Spring Festival Eğirdir Oluklacı Festival May 19 Youth and Sports Day Abdal Musa Festival Finike Festival Mahmutlar Culture and Art Festival Lake Salda Amateur Song Contest Golden Cherry Oil Wrestling Oktoberfest Phaselis Festival Oil Wrestling Isparta Eğirdir, Isparta Elmalı, Antalya Finike, Antalya Alanya, Antalya Yeşilova, Burdur Korkuteli, Antalya International Culture and Art Festival Antalya Kemer, Antalya Side, Antalya Manavgat, Antalya sdu.edu.tr egirdir.bel.tr elmali.bel.tr finike.bel.tr mahmutlar.bel.tr yesilovabel.tr korkuteli.bel.tr antalyaoktoberfest.com phaselisfestival.com sidefestival.com manavgat.bel.tr June June June June June June September September September September September September Manavgat Peace Water Festival Likya & Kaş Culture and Art Festival Russian Culture Days Konaklı Tourism Festival Oba Tourism, Culture, Art and Orange Festival International Manavgat Motorbike Fest Water Festival Culture, Art and Grape Festival International Alanya Jazz Festival İnsuyu Culture, Art and Sports Events Hunting Festival Single Shot Prize Competition Tefenni Böğet Sheep Herding Festival Manavgat, Antalya Kaş, Antalya Antalya Alanya, Antalya Alanya, Antalya Manavgat, Antalya Eğirdir, Isparta Senirkent, Isparta Alanya, Antalya Burdur Bayır, Burdur Hasanpaşa, Burdur manavgat.bel.tr kas.bel.tr antalya.bel.tr konakli.bel.tr oba.bel.tr manavgat.bel.tr egirdir.bel.tr senirkent.bel.tr alanya.bel.tr burdur-bld.gov.tr burdurbayir.bel.tr hasanpasa-blf.gov.tr June June June June July July October October October October October October Sacrifice Feast International Golden Orange Film Festival 29 October Republic Day Pomegranate Festival and Oil Wrestling International Triathlon International Swimming Marathon Culture & Art Festival Oil Wrestling Isparta Rose, Carpet and Tourism Festival Golden Pomegranate Festival Kozağacı Highland Festival Festivalya Street Festivities Uluborlu, Isparta Isparta Kemer, Antalya Kozağacı, Burdur Antalya uluborlu.bel.tr isparta.gov.tr antalya-kemer.bel.tr kozagaci.bel.tr July July July Kestel Oil Wrestling and Tourism Festival Pınargözü Traditional Culture Festival Pisidian Antiocheia Alanya, Antalya alanyakestel.bel.tr Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival August Ramadan Feast Belkıs, Antalya Antalya Döşemealtı, Antalya Alanya, Antalya Alanya, Antalya antalya.bel.tr aspendosfestival.gov.tr altinportakal.org.tr dosemealti.bel.tr alanya.bel.tr alanya.bel.tr July July July October October October October November December Culture, Tourism and Art Festival Culture and Art Festival Altınsipsi Oil Wrestling, Culture & Art Fest Aziziye Village Culture, Art and Highland Festival Public Run and Half Marathon Street Basketball Tournament Sea to Sky Extreme Enduro Race Traditional Göce (Tarhana) Festival International Piano Festival International Labor Film Festival Yenişarbademli, Isparta Yalvaç, Isparta Sütçüler, Isparta Altınyayla, Burdur Aziziye, Burdur Alanya, Antalya Alanya, Antalya Kemer, Antalya Kozağacı, Burdur Antalya Antalya yenisarbademli.bel.tr yalvac.bel.tr sutculer.bel.tr altinyayla.bel.tr aziziyekoyu.net alanya.bel.tr alanya.bel.tr redbullseatosky.com kozagaci.bel.tr antalyapiyanofestivali.org festival.sendika.org Relevant Contacts Antalya Antalya Directorate of Culture and Tourism Deniz Mah. Anafartalar Caddesi No: 31 07050 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 247 76 60 F +90(242) 248 78 70 antalya@kulturturizm.gov.tr antalyakulturturizm.gov.tr Tourism Information and Call Center (Tourism Line: 179) Deniz Mah. Anafartalar Caddesi No: 31 07050 Muratpaşa/Antalya antalya.179@kulturturizm.gov.tr Isparta Museum Administration T +90(246) 218 34 37 Yalvaç Museum Administration T +90(246) 441 50 59 Uluborlu Museum Administration T +90(246) 531 24 99 Eğirdir Tourism Information Center T +90(246) 311 43 88 Antalya Tourism Information Center T +90(242) 241 17 47 Major Institutions Organising Events Alanya Tourism Information Center T +90(242) 513 12 40 Antalya Kaş Tourism Information Center T +90(242) 836 12 38 Kemer Tourism Information Center T +90(242) 814 11 12 Manavgat Tourism Information Center T +90(242) 753 12 65 Burdur Burdur Directorate of Culture and Tourism Burç Mah. Atatürk Cad. No: 13/1 15200 Merkez/Burdur T +90(248) 232 22 10–233 10 78 F +90(248) 234 00 14 info@burdurkultur.gov.tr burdurkultur.gov.tr Isparta Isparta Directorate of Culture and Tourism Kepeci Mah. 106 Cad. 1217 Sok. No: 31 Kat: 4-5 32300 Merkez/Isparta T +90(246) 232 57 71- 223 27 98 F +90(246) 232 61 42 kulturturizm@isparta.gov.tr ispartakulturturizm.gov.tr Alanya Municipality Directorate Güllerpınarı Mah. İzzet Azakoğlu Cad. No: 58 07400 Alanya/Antalya T+90(242) 511 12 98 F +90(242) 510 21 11 kultur@alanya.bel.tr alanya.bel.tr Alanya Tourism and Promotion Foundation (ALTAV) Atatürk Cad. Şen Apt. 51/6 07400 Alanya/Antalya T +90(242) 511 76 21 F +90(242) 513 98 90 altav@alanya.cc altid.org.tr Ansan Artists’ Association Kale Kapı Saat Kulesi Arkası 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 248 00 08 Dolunay Platformu T +90(505) 456 21 12 ansansanat.com Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Culture and Social Affairs Department Karaalioğlu Park 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 325 91 31 info@antalya.bel.tr antalya.bel.tr Antalya Photography and Cinema Amateurs Association (ANFAD) Tahılpazarı Mah. 467. Sok. Süleyman Melli İşhanı Kat: 4 No: 25 07040 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 243 63 06 anfad@anfad.org.tr anfad.org.tr Antalya Photography Club (ANFOK) Cumhuriyet Meydanı Orduevi Yanı Düriye Bileydi İşhanı 2. Kat 07050 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(530) 824 65 63 bilgi@anfok.com anfok.com Antalya Poets, Troubadours, Painters and Composers Cultural Association (ANŞOYAD) Varlık Mah. Bahçelievler Eski Kapalı Sabit Halk Pazarı İçi, No: 2 07050 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 243 05 11 Demre Municipality Gökyazı Mah. Yeni Cami Cad. No: 1 07570 Demre/Antalya T +90(242) 871 51 28 F +90(242) 871 36 61 info@demre.bel.tr demre.bel.tr Elmalı Municipality 07700 Elmalı/Antalya T +90(242) 618 67 02-03 F +90(242) 618 12 78 info@elmali.bel.tr elmali.bel.tr Finike Municipality 07740 Finike/Antalya T +90(242) 855 11 02 F +90(242) 855 32 25 info@finike.bel.tr finike.bel.tr Golden Orange Culture and Art Foundation (AKSAV) Sakıp Sabancı Bulvarı Atatürk Culture Park 07030 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 238 54 44 F +90(242) 238 52 73 info@aksav.org.tr aksav.org.tr İbradı Municipality 07680 İbradı/Antalya T +90(242) 691 20 04 F +90(242) 691 21 66 info@ibradi.bel.tr ibradi.bel.tr Kaş Municipality Atatürk Cad. No. 18 07580 Kaş/Antalya T +90(242) 836 10 20 F +90(242) 836 10 30 info@kas.bel.tr kas.bel.tr Kemer Municipality Yalı Caddesi No: 1 07980 Kemer/Antalya T +90(242) 814 15 03 F +90(242) 814 11 07 info@antalya-kemer.bel.tr antalya-kemer.bel.tr Kemer Promotion Foundation (KETAV) Club Phaselis Holiday Village Göynük 07994 Kemer/Antalya T +90(242) 815 16 31 F +90(242) 815 17 99 ketav.org Kepez Municipality Culture Directorate Teomanpaşa Mah. Yeşilırmak Cad. 07260 Kepez/Antalya T +90(242) 310 58 58 F +90(242) 339 33 90 info@kepez-bld.gov.tr kepez-bld.gov.tr Side Municipality Adnan Menderes Blv. Side 07330 Manavgat/Antalya T +90(242) 753 10 13 F +90(242) 753 33 60 iletisim@side.bel.tr side.bel.tr Tekke Village Abdal Musa Culture, Research and Promotion Association Tekke Village 07700 Elmalı/Antalya T +90(242) 613 70 77 F +90(242) 613 70 77 Touristic Enterprises and Hoteliers Association of Side - Manavgat(MASTOB) Yalı Mah. Kazım Karabekir Cad. No: 10 07330 Manavgat/Antalya T +90(242) 753 30 00 F +90(242) 753 50 04 info@sideguide.net sideguide.net Burdur Burdur Municipality Burç Mah. Gazi Cad. 15200 Merkez/Burdur T +90(248) 233 58 58 F +90(248) 233 53 94 bilgi@burdur-bld.gov.tr burdur-bld.gov.tr Isparta Konyaaltı Municipality Culture Office Kuşkavağı Mah. Belediye Cad. No:77 07070 Konyaaltı/Antalya T +90(242) 245 55 00 F +90(242) 245 55 49 info@konyaalti.bel.tr konyaalti.bel.tr Isparta Municipality Culture and Social Affairs Directorate Mimar Sinan Cad. No: 1 32100 Merkez/Isparta T +90(246) 211 61 43 kultur@isparta.bel.tr isparta.bel.tr Muratpaşa Municipality Education, Culture and Social Affairs Directorate Fener Mah. Tekelioğlu Cad. No: 63 07160 Muratpaşa / Antalya T +90(242) 320 22 22 F +90(242) 323 70 17 info@muratpasa-bld.gov.tr muratpasa-bld.gov.tr Major Event Venues AKM - Antalya Culture Center Sakıp Sabancı Bulvarı Atatürk Culture Park 07030 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 238 54 44 AKMED Conference Hall Barbaros Mah. Kocatepe Sokak No: 25 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 243 42 74 F +90(242) 243 80 13 akmed@akmed.org.tr akmed.org.tr Alanya Culture Center Saray Mah. İsmet Hilmi Balcı Cad. No: 4 07400 Alanya/Antalya T +90(242) 513 21 33 Ansan Artists’ Association Kale Kapı Saat Kulesi Arkası 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 248 00 08 ansansanat.com Antalya 2000 Plaza Art Gallery Recep Peker Cad. 1257 Sok. No: 1 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 312 48 69 Antalya Archaeology Museum Exhibition Hall Konyaaltı Cad. No: 88 07050 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 238 56 88 – 89 F +90(242) 238 56 87 info@antalyamuzesi.gov.tr antalyamuzesi.gov.tr Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Culture Hall Karaalioğlu Park, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Building 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 249 53 20 Antalya Antalya Nazım Culture House Selçuk Mah. Aralık Sok. No: 4 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(554) 343 73 13 Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Culture Center Karşıyaka Mah. Cumhuriyet Cad. No: 4 07060 Kepez/Antalya T +90(242) 417 28 38 Atatürk House and Museum Exhibition Hall Işıklar Cad. Karaalioğlu Park 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 241 15 27 ATSO Conference Hall Göksu Mah. Gazi Bulvarı No:531 07030 Kepez/Antalya T +90(242) 314 37 37 info@atso.org.tr atso.org.tr Aydın Kanza Culture Center Güllük Cad. No: 75 Aydın Kanza Park 07050 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 320 22 22 – 1388, 1389, 1394 muratpasa-bld.gov.tr Chamber of Architects’ Exhibition Gallery Meltem Mah. 3808 Sok. No: 16 07030 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 237 86 92 – 93 – 94 F +90(242) 237 86 92 info@antmimod.org.tr antmimod.org.tr Desti Art Gallery Yeşil Bahçe Mah. Eski Lara Yolu No: 21/2 07160 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 311 40 82 lebriz.com/desti Dutlu Bahçe Culture and Art Centre Dutlubahçe Mah. 750 Sok. No: 8 07010 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 320 22 22 Erdem Bayazıt Culture Center Erdem Bayazıt Culture Center Sakarya Bulvarı 07060 Kepez/Antalya T +90(242) 325 60 60 Gelişim Art Centre Haşim İşcan Mah. 1304 Sok. No: 34 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 247 66 58 Glass Pyramid Sakıp Sabancı Bulvarı Atatürk Kültür Parkı İçi 07030 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 238 54 44 Haşim İşcan Culture Center Haşim İşcan Culture Center Muratpaşa Mah. Evliya Çelebi Cad. Eski Hal Kavşağı 07010 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 247 87 27 Kalkan Culture House Atatürk Cad. No: 11 07960 Kalkan/Antalya kalkankulturevi@gmail.com kalkankulturevi.com Kaş Culture House Hastane Cad. No: 14 07580 Kaş/Antalya T +90(242) 836 10 20 kas.bel.tr Kemer Municipality Culture Hall Kemer Municipality Yalı Cad. No: 1 07980 Kemer/Antalya T +90(242) 814 15 03 Kozaklı Café Culture House “Muratpaşa Municipality” Sinanoğlu Mah. 19 Mayıs Cad. No: 17 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 322 22 22 – 1388, 1389 muratpasa-bld.gov.tr Martı Art Gallery Şekerhane Mah. Şevket Tokuş Cad. Hacı Hasanoğlu Pasajı No: 43 07400 Alanya/Antalya T +90(242) 512 81 10 Muratpaşa Municipality Fuaye Sergi Alanı Muratpaşa Municipality Fener Mah. Tekelioğlu Cad. No: 63 07160 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 320 22 22 – 1388, 1389, 1394 muratpasa-bld.gov.tr Olbia Culture Center Akdeniz University Dumlupınar Bulvarı 07058 Konyaaltı/Antalya olbia@akdeniz.edu.tr T +90(242) 310 17 35 – 310 17 36 – 310 17 38 Ozan & Orkun Art Gallery Orkun Ozan Medya Hizmetleri A.Ş. Milli Egemenlik Cad. 40 Sok. No: 38 07040 Muratpaşa/Antalya T+ 90 (242) 248 38 52 Salih Yön Art House (Gallery & Atelier) Sinan Mah. 1269 Sok. No: 46/B (54/B) 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 313 19 13 salihyon.com.tr Side Culture and Art House Learning Centre Turgut Reis Sok. Antik Side 07330 Manavgat/Antalya T +90(242) 753 16 72 – 73 F +90(242) 753 16 70 info@sidekulturevi.com sidekulturevi.com State Gallery of Fine Arts Cumhuriyet Cad. No: 55 (Next to Yivli Minaret) 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 248 70 76 Barida Visual and Auditory Arts Training Centre Gazi Kemal Mah. 1306 Sok. No: 17 32040 Merkez/Isparta T +90(246) 232 30 40 info@barida.org barida.org Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Fine Arts Ertokuş Bey Derslikleri, East Campus 32200 Çünür/Isparta T +90(246) 211 35 59 F +90(246) 211 35 51 gsf@sdu.edu.tr Suna - İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum Exhibition Hall Barbaros Mah. Kocatepe Sokak No: 25 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 243 42 74 F+90(242) 243 80 13 akmed@akmed.org.tr akmed.kaleicimuzesi.com Isparta Community Education and Night School Pirimehmet Mah. Hacılar Çeşmesi No: 66 32100 Merkez/Isparta T +90(246) 218 16 54 F +90(246) 223 62 25 Yeni Mahalle Culture Center 2428 Sok. Karatay Lisesi Yanı No: 39 07060 Kepez/Antalya T +90(242) 325 91 31 Major Open Air Venues Yurdakul Painting Gallery Göl Mah. Çevre Yolu AS Büro Yanı 07460 Oba Alanya/Antalya T+90(242) 514 40 80 F+90(242) 519 16 06 yurdakulart.com Zeugma Mozaik Arts and Design House Saray Mah. Atatürk Cad. Akmanlar Sok. No: 7/F 07400 Alanya/Antalya T +90(242) 511 77 36 zeugmamozaik.com Burdur State Gallery of Fine Arts Değirmenler Mah. Mehmet Akif Ersoy Cad. No: 119 (Çelikbaşlar Konağı) 15200 Merkez/Burdur T +90(248) 232 22 10 Isparta Akdeniz Art House İstiklal Mah. 1110. Sok No: 7 32300 Merkez/Isparta T +90(246) 218 99 20 akdenizsanatevi@hotmail.com Antalya Arif Nihat Asya Open Air Theatre City Forest, Meşe Kapısı 07192 Kepez/Antalya T +90(242) 310 58 58 Cumhuriyet Square Open Air Exhibition Space Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Culture and Social Affairs Department 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 325 91 31 Konyaaltı Open Air Theatre Konyaaltı Woods – BeachPark 07030 Konyaaltı/Antalya T +90(554) 797 55 09 Konyaaltı City Square Akdeniz Bulvarı 07070 Konyaaltı/Antalya T +90(242) 245 55 00 Marina Amphitheatre Yacht Marina – Kaleiçi Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Culture and Social Affairs Department 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 325 91 31 Muratpaşa City Square Muratpaşa Municipality Fener Mah. Tekelioğlu Cad. No: 63 07160 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 320 22 22 – 1388, 1389, 1394 muratpasa-bld.gov.tr Theatre, Opera, Ballet , Orchestra Antalya ABT – Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Theatre Metropolitan Municipality, Karaalioğlu Park 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya Gişe T +90(242) 249 53 26 Müdürlük T +90(242) 249 53 20-25 F +90(242) 249 53 25 info@abt.gov.tr abt.gov.tr Antalya Oda Theatre Yeşilbahçe Mah. Metin Kasapoğlu Cad. Metropol Çarşısı 07160 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 322 20 05 Antalya State Opera and Ballet Haşim İşçan Culture Center Evliya Çelebi Cad. 07010 Muratpaşa/Antalya Press & Public Relations Department T +90(242) 241 47 17 dobgm@dobgm.gov.tr dobgm.gov.tr Antalya State Symphony Orchestra Yüzüncü Yıl Bulvarı, Atatürk Culture Park, Antalya Culture Center 07030 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 238 52 33 F +90(242) 238 52 32 info@antalyasenfoni.gov.tr antalyasenfoni.gov.tr Antalya State Theatre Haşim İşcan Culture Center Muratpaşa Mah. Evliya Çelebi Cad. Eski Hal Kavşağı 07010 Muratpaşa/Antalya Müdürlük T +90(242) 248 97 94 Gişe Tel: +90(242) 247 87 27 info@antalyadt.gov.tr antalyadt.gov.tr KBT - Kepez Municipality Theatre Erdem Bayazıt Culture Center Sakarya Bulvarı 07060 Kepez/Antalya T +90(242) 325 60 60 Demre St. Nicholas Museum St. Nicholas Church 07570 Demre/Antalya T +90(242) 871 68 20 F +90(242) 238 56 87 noelbaba@muze.gov.tr Kırmızı Kalem Theatre Bahçelievler Mah. Pamir Cad. Kardeşler Apt. 22-A 07050 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 248 41 80 info@kirmizikalemtiyatro.com kirmizikalemtiyatro.com Side Museum 07330 Manavgat/Antalya T+90(242) 753 10 06 F +90(242) 753 27 49 muze.gov.tr/side Museums Antalya Alanya Atatürk House and Museum Şekerhane Mah. 07400 Alanya/Antalya T +90(242) 513 32 54 F +90(242) 513 71 16 alanyaataturkevi@kultur.gov.tr Alanya Kızılkule Ethnography Museum Çarşı Mah. 07400 Alanya/Antalya T +90(242) 513 32 55 F +90(242) 513 71 16 alanyakizilkule@kultur.gov.tr Alanya Museum Saray Mah, Hilmi Balcı Sok. 07400 Alanya/Antalya T +90(242) 513 12 28 F +90(242) 513 71 16 alanyamuzesi@kultur.gov.tr Antalya Archaeology Museum Konyaaltı Cad. No: 88 07050 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 238 56 88 – 89 F +90(242) 238 56 87 info@antalyamuzesi.gov.tr antalyamuzesi.gov.tr Antalya Atatürk House and Museum Işıklar Caddesi 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 241 15 27 antalyamuzesi.gov.tr Antalya Toy Museum İskele Caddesi Kaleiçi Yacht Marina 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 248 49 33 oyuncakmuzesi.antalya.bel.tr Suna İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum (AKMED) Barbaros Mah. Kocatepe Sok. No: 25 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya T +90(242) 243 42 74 F +90(242) 243 80 13 akmed@akmed.org.tr akmed.kaleicimuzesi.com Burdur Burdur Museum Özgür Mah. Halk Pazarı Cad. No: 3 15200 Merkez/Burdur T +90(248) 233 10 42 F +90(248) 233 87 63 burdurmuzesi@kultur.gov.tr burdurmuzesi.gov.tr Taş Oda Ethnography Museum Pazar Mah. Veyis Sok. 15200 Merkez/Burdur T +90(248) 233 10 42 F +90(248) 233 10 42 Isparta Isparta Museum İstiklal Mah. Millet Cad. No: 4 32300 Merkez/Isparta T +90(246) 218 34 37 F +90(246) 223 94 03 Uluborlu Museum Güreşyeri Mah. Alaaeedin Keykubat Public Library Building 32650 Uluborlu/Isparta T +90(246) 531 24 99 Yalvaç Museum Hükümet Cad. 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