28-06-2009
Antalya – Aspendus – Perge – Antalya
Through the coastal plain of Pamphylia, drive to Aspendus, whose 2nd century AD theatre is the best preserved Roman theatre in Asia Minor.
Aspendos
The Greco-Roman remains of Aspendos ancient city are situated in Pamphylia, approximately 40 km east of Antalya, on the Eurymedon river. The city was 16 km away from the Mediterranean coast. The main reason for most of the tourists to visit Aspendos is its Roman theatre which is the best preserved structure of its kind in the world. However, Aspendos is more than just a theatre, there are also the ruins of many other structures, including a stadium, a basilica and an agora. Moreover, the local aqueduct is well-preserved. One of two starting points for the St. Paul’s walking trail starts in Aspendos, while the second one is situated in Perge.
Continue to Perge, and visit this other Hellenistico-Roman ancient city with its stadium, colonnaded street, and theatre. Drive back to Antalya, stroll in the narrow streets of the picturesque old town with its narrow streets and typical wooden houses overlooking the marina, to discover the Hadrian Gate, the Fluted Minaret, the Truncated Minaret and Hidirlik Tower.
