Antakya
Turkey · HatayTR
Metropolitan municipality in Turkey
Antakya, Turkish form of Antioch, is a municipality and the capital district of Hatay Province, Turkey, with an area of 703 km2 (271 sq mi) and a population of around 400,000 people as of 2022. It is in the Hatay Province, which is the southernmost region 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 377,793
- Coordinates
- 36.207, 36.157
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 67 m
Overview of Antakya
Antakya — a large city in Hatay, Turkey — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 377,793. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are culture, shopping and nature. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Antakya
Culture in Antakya
(7)Culture in Antakya covers Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Antakya.
Shopping in Antakya
(2)Looking for shopping? Antakya has Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Antakya.
Nature in Antakya
(1)Antakya's nature entries include Desert. It is a direct read of Antakya's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Antakya
(1)Our data lists Water Sports as water sports options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Antakya.
Best time to visit Antakya
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Antakya is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to Europe/Istanbul on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Antakya that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Antakya known for?
- Travellers associate Antakya with culture, shopping and nature. It sits in Hatay, Turkey and counts about 377,793 residents.
- What can you do in Antakya?
- Antakya is tagged with Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Antakya?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Antakya located?
- Antakya belongs to Hatay, Turkey, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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