<strong>Museum Hotel Antakya:</strong> Turkey's newest luxury hotel opened in Antakya, near Saint Pierre cave church, at the start of 2020. Click through the gallery for more pictures.
Museum Hotel Antakya: Turkey's newest luxury hotel opened in Antakya, near Saint Pierre cave church, at the start of 2020. Click through the gallery for more pictures.
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<strong>The "floating" hotel: </strong>The modern hotel is suspended on steel columns above a 2,300-year-old archaeological site.
The "floating" hotel: The modern hotel is suspended on steel columns above a 2,300-year-old archaeological site.
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<strong>EAA - Emre Arolat Architecture: </strong>It's designed by award-winning architect Emre Arolat's firm.
EAA - Emre Arolat Architecture: It's designed by award-winning architect Emre Arolat's firm.
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<strong>10 years in the making:</strong> Ground was struck in the site in 2009 and the excavation and construction project took 10 years.
10 years in the making: Ground was struck in the site in 2009 and the excavation and construction project took 10 years.
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<strong>Mosaic:</strong> The museum is home to the world's largest single-piece floor mosaic. The undulating shape is the result of earthquake damage and rerouted rivers.
Mosaic: The museum is home to the world's largest single-piece floor mosaic. The undulating shape is the result of earthquake damage and rerouted rivers.
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<strong>$120 million project:</strong> The venture cost more than $120 million, four times more than the original budget for the luxury hotel.
$120 million project: The venture cost more than $120 million, four times more than the original budget for the luxury hotel.
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<strong>Pegasus: </strong>The second-century Pegasus mosaic features 160 shades of natural plant-dyed stones. At 8.5 meters (28 feet) below ground, it was the deepest discovery. <br />
Pegasus: The second-century Pegasus mosaic features 160 shades of natural plant-dyed stones. At 8.5 meters (28 feet) below ground, it was the deepest discovery.
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<strong>Antioch:</strong> The hotel lies on the foundations of the ancient city of Antioch. There are artifacts from 13 civilizations on the site.
Antioch: The hotel lies on the foundations of the ancient city of Antioch. There are artifacts from 13 civilizations on the site.
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<strong>Bookings:</strong> Although the hotel is currently closed, they are accepting bookings from June 2020 onward.
Bookings: Although the hotel is currently closed, they are accepting bookings from June 2020 onward.
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<strong>Bedroom: </strong>There are 200 suspended rooms and suites.
Bedroom: There are 200 suspended rooms and suites.
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<strong>Dining:</strong> There are five dining venues on site, as befits Antakya's status as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Dining: There are five dining venues on site, as befits Antakya's status as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
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<strong>Ayan Meyan: </strong>The signature evening restaurant offers a menu of local specialties, a fragrant mini spice bazaar, mezze counter and 55 varieties of Raki.
Ayan Meyan: The signature evening restaurant offers a menu of local specialties, a fragrant mini spice bazaar, mezze counter and 55 varieties of Raki.
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<strong>The bar: </strong>There are bird's eye view of the museum below from the rooms and from the public spaces.
The bar: There are bird's eye view of the museum below from the rooms and from the public spaces.
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<strong>Spa:</strong> The hotel is home to the city's biggest spa, wellness center and fitness hub.
Spa: The hotel is home to the city's biggest spa, wellness center and fitness hub.
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