Kalekapisi, Center of Antalya, Turkey

The center of Antalya, "capital" of Turkey's Mediterranean coast, is an ancient stone tower in the old city walls, called Kalekapisi (KAH-leh-kah-puh-suh, Castle Gate).

It's right next to the city's well-known symbol, the Grooved Minaret (Yivli Minare).

Just down the hill from it is Kaleiçi (Old Antalya), with dozens of fine old Ottoman-style boutique hotels, inns, pensions and restaurants.

Kalekapisi is where Antalya's trams pass in the middle of their run. Some city buses pass right by it, and many more—as well as lots of useful minibus routes—pass a block or two north of the tower.

Antalya's old bazaar and market district starts at Kalekapisi and extends north along Kazim Özalp Caddesi, also known by its former name of Sarampol Caddesi.

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Above, the ancient stone tower known as Kalekapisi, Antalya, Turkey.
Below, the Grooved Minaret (Yivli Minare), symbol of Antalya.