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7 Ancient Sites to Visit in Antalya

7 Ancient Sites to Visit in Antalya

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 you can also swim.

St. Nikolaos Memorial Museum

The Church of Saint Nicholas is in the Demre district of Antalya between Kaş and Finike. The church was built after the death of the famous Saint Nicholas. Fascinating rituals are held every year with special permission in the church.

Aspendos Theatre

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

The ancient city of Olympos 

Olympos is known as a popular holiday destination. It 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 in the Aksu district of Antalya. The ancient city of Perge is one of the most important ancient cities of the Hellenistic period and 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 is the landmark of Alanya. The castle is a historical place with a rich history; it is a historical place that has hosted different civilizations such as Roman, Hellenistic, Eastern Roman, and Ottoman. Alanya Castle is not known exactly when it was built and by whom, is 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. The temple is 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.