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Kaleiçi Old Town Festival continues in Antalya

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Kaleiçi Old Town Festival begins continues in Antalya

The 11th International Kaleiçi Old Town Festival has officially commenced in Antalya, Turkey, with a gala dinner hosted continues to highlight the region’s cultural and gastronomic heritage. Organized by the Muratpaşa Mayor Ümit Uysal and his wife Ümran Uysal. The opening Municipality, the event was attended by Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin and has brought together representatives from 20 cities across 15 countries. During his opening speech, Mayor Uysal discussed the transformation of the Kaleiçi district, stating it has evolved from a seasonal area into a “year-round, globally integrated ancient city.” He emphasized the necessity A central component of preserving cultural heritage to accommodate shifting tourism trends, predicting that individual, cultural, and adventure tours will gain significant importance over the next 10 to 15 years. Uysal noted that the festival has hosted approximately 200 world cities to date, serving as a platform for international cooperation. He also referenced the historical spirit of the region, citing the resistance of the ancient city of Termessos as a symbol of “courage and freedom.” The festival, which runs through October 11, includes 110 activities across 25 locations. A central focus remains gastronomy, highlighted by is the ‘Living Kitchens of Ancient Cities’ forum forum, where international delegations presented present unique culinary traditions. To support these culinary interests, bolster this interest, the municipality is developing the ‘Gold Town Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate Program’ to certify local dishes. The program Mayor Ümit Uysal has emphasized that global tourism is shifting toward specialized interests such as gastronomy, archaeology, and ethnography, and noted the festival’s role in strengthening international cultural and commercial ties. Expanding beyond culinary and historical showcases, the festival also features a traditional parade through includes athletic activities. The municipality recently organized its second orienteering competition within the historic district. Starting from the Üç Kapılar landmark, over 800 participants across four categories—families, youth, stars, and adults—navigated 35 target points through the labyrinthine streets of Kaleiçi. the old city. Varol Tanğ, Muratpaşa Municipality Youth and Sports Manager, reported that participation increased significantly from approximately 384 people last year to 815 this year. Looking ahead, the municipality expressed ambitions to host the World Masters Orienteering Championship in 2028, an event expected to attract roughly 15,000 participants.

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  1. 2026-10-12 01:09 UTC Kaleiçi Old Town Festival continues in Antalya
  2. 2026-10-11 07:54 UTC Kaleiçi Old Town Festival begins in Antalya
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