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28 This world-renown tourist destination combines top-level visitor experience with football. Antalya satisfies both the needs of the fans and the supporters with easy access to city and stadium as well as the lodging needs of tourists with its beauties and accommodation possibilities for all budgets. According to mythological sources, when King Attalos of Pergamon first set eyes on Antalya he called the city 'Paradise on Earth’. Its fertile soil and natural harbour made it favourable for settlers throughout the ages. Antalya has a rich cultural heritage with many remains of an outstanding history. Over the centuries, the Persians, Alexander the Great, the Romans, the Arabs, and many more have left their mark on the area, but no one more than King Attalos of Pergamon who, in 159 B.C., gave the region its name Attaleia, which lead to the modern name Antalya. Antalya keeps up with the innovations and developments in tourism sector whilst preserving its cultural heritage and the charming Anatolian way of life. Everything relating to history, nature, culture, tradition, shopping, and dining exists in this region – combined with the cordial hospitality of the Turkish people. Each year more than 2,000 teams come to Antalya for winter camps and the city earned its popularity among teams from all over the world with its camping facilities. ANTALYA Belek More than 12 million tourists cannot be wrong to choose this premier holiday destination.