Antakya, capital of Hatay Province, was once the capital of the Seleucid kings and the life they lead in Antakya was renowned for its luxury and pleasures during Roman times. The city was the center of Christianity and had been visited by St.Barnabas, St.Paul and St.Peter. The city was also famous as a center of artistic, scientific and commercial activities. Do not miss to visit the Antakya Museum which houses one of the richest collections of Roman mosaics in the world.