Antalya
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Located in the Aksu district of Antalya, Perge is one of the most important ancient cities of the Pamphylia region. With its wide columned streets, magnificent theater and baths from the Roman period, it takes its visitors back in time.
Phaselis, located in the Kemer district of Antalya, attracts both history and nature enthusiasts with its historical ruins and fascinating bays. The clearest information about the foundation of the ancient city dates back to 690 BC. The city, founded as a colony by the Rhodians, shows that it was an important port city with its geographical location. It has three ports, one in the north of the peninsula, the other in the northeast and the third on the southwest coast. Its ports, agoras and ship depictions on the city coins emphasize Phaselis' commercial port feature. Thanks to its location intertwined with the sea, you can swim in the cool waters of the Mediterranean while discovering history.
Termessos Ancient City, located on the Taurus Mountains of Antalya, 1000 meters above sea level, is known as an inaccessible city in history due to its naturally protected location. The legendary founder of the city is Bellerophontes. What is known about the history of Termessos begins when Alexander the Great laid siege to the city in 333 BC. Alexander, who likened the city to an eagle's nest, experienced one of his rare failures here and could not conquer the city. Termessos, one of the most important cities of the Pisidian civilization, attracts attention with its theater, agora and tomb constructions.
Located in the Demre district of Antalya, the Church of St. Nicholas is dedicated to the life of St. Nicholas, known as Santa Claus. Dating back to the Byzantine period, this church stands out with its frescoes, mosaics and architecture.
Andriake, located near Demre, is one of the important port cities of Lycia. In historical records regarding the ancient city settlement, the Emperor Hadrian's Period was the period when the most intensive construction activities were experienced for the port settlement of Andriake. During this period, the most important structures of Andriake, the Granarium and the commercial agora/plakoma immediately adjacent to it were built. The city's grain depot currently serves as the Lycian Civilization Museum. The museum offers a rich collection of Lycia's culture and history.
The ancient city of Myra, located in the Demre district of Antalya, is one of the most important cities of the Lycian civilization. The city, famous for its rock tombs, also impresses its visitors with its magnificent tombs carved into steep rocks and its theater.
Patara, the capital of Lycia and one of its important port cities, is located in the Kaş district of Antalya. The ancient city still impresses its visitors with its magnificent theater, columned street, parliament building and harbor ruins. Patara is also home to one of the longest beaches in Turkey and is the nesting ground of the loggerhead turtles. Offering history, nature and the sea together, this unique place reveals the magnificence of the Lycian civilization. In the light of archaeological data obtained from today's excavations, it has been discovered that the earliest settlement in Patara dates back to 5500 BC.
Patara, the capital of Lycia and one of its important port cities, is located in the Kaş district of Antalya. The ancient city still impresses its visitors with its magnificent theater, columned street, parliament building and harbor ruins. Patara is also home to one of the longest beaches in Turkey and is the nesting ground of the loggerhead turtles. Offering history, nature and the sea together, this unique place reveals the magnificence of the Lycian civilization. In the light of archaeological data obtained from today's excavations, it has been discovered that the earliest settlement in Patara dates back to 5500 BC.
Patara, the capital of Lycia and one of its important port cities, is located in the Kaş district of Antalya. The ancient city still impresses its visitors with its magnificent theater, columned street, parliament building and harbor ruins. Patara is also home to one of the longest beaches in Turkey and is the nesting ground of the loggerhead turtles. Offering history, nature and the sea together, this unique place reveals the magnificence of the Lycian civilization. In the light of archaeological data obtained from today's excavations, it has been discovered that the earliest settlement in Patara dates back to 5500 BC.
Located in the Manavgat district of Antalya, the ancient city of Side draws attention with its impressive ruins from the Roman period. Structures such as the ancient theater, agora, baths and the Temple of Apollo reveal the historical splendor of the city. Side, the most important port city of the Pamphylia Region in ancient times, is located on a peninsula 8 km away from Manavgat. The name of the city, which dates back to the 8th century BC, means "pomegranate" in Sidece, which is a Luwian language group. Side, which came under Lydian rule together with the entire Pamphylia Region in the 7th century BC, was also ruled by the Persians and Alexander the Great. The Side Archaeological Museum is located in the old Roman bath of the ancient city and exhibits artifacts found in the region. Pieces such as statues, sarcophagi and inscriptions offer visitors the opportunity to discover Side's rich past. For an experience intertwined with both history and the sea, Side is a must-see destination.