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7 Ancient Sites to Visit in Antalya

20 December 2022
Antalya, the land of Attalus, is a historical city founded during the Pergamon Empire. Ancient cities, which are of great interest to archaeologists today, are also an important detail for Antalya to attract tourist attention. It is time to discover the ancient sites of Antalya for moments when we cannot believe our eyes.
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Ruin Adalia Hotel Antalya Kaleiçi
Ruin Adalia Hotel Antalya Kaleiçi
Ruin Adalia Hotel Antalya Kaleiçi
Ruin Adalia Hotel Antalya Kaleiçi
Ruin Adalia Hotel Antalya Kaleiçi

The ancient city of Phaselis

The ancient city of Phaselis in the Tekirova district of Kemer was built by the Rhodians in the 6th century BC. With its ancient theatre, agora, baths and aqueduct, the city is a historical site worth seeing. The ancient city also includes the bay of Phaselis, which invites you to swim.

St. Nikolaos Memorial Museum

The Church of Saint Nicholas, which you can visit in the Demre district of Antalya between Kaş and Finike, is a building erected after the death of the famous Saint Nicholas. Rituals are held every year with special permission in the church, which fascinates visitors with its ambience.

Aspendos Theatre

The Aspendos Theatre with its 17,000 seats is one of the best preserved ancient theatres in our country. Built between 138-164 by the architect Zenon during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, the theatre is located in the Serik district of Antalya.

Ancient city of Olympos 

Olympos, known as a popular holiday destination, is not only interesting because of its tree houses. The ancient city of Olympos, founded in Hellenistic times, is a must-see with its churches, Roman theatre, ruins of the baths, Eastern Roman basilica and many other historical buildings.

Ancient City of Perge 

The ancient city of Perge is located in the Aksu district of Antalya. The ancient city of Perge, one of the most important ancient cities of the Hellenistic period, has been proposed by UNESCO for the World Heritage List. The city is considered an important source of information, especially about ancient military architecture.

Alanya Castle

Alanya Castle, the landmark of Alanya, is a historical place with a rich history; it is a historical place that has hosted different civilisations such as Roman, Hellenistic, Eastern Roman and Ottoman. Alanya Castle, which is not known exactly when it was built and by whom, is located on a 10-hectare peninsula surrounded by a 6km wall.

Apollo Temple

The Temple of Apollo is known as Side's most popular historic building. Located on the seafront and dedicated to Apollo, the son of the sun, the temple offers a unique visual treat, especially at sunset. You can visit the Apollo Temple at any time free of charge.

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