10 Ancient Cities to See in Turkey

🏛️ 10 Ancient Cities to Visit in Turkey
 

• Ephesus (İzmir) – One of the most important port cities of the Roman period, famous for the Celsus Library and the Temple of Artemis.
• Pergamon (Bergama, İzmir) – Stands out with its ancient theater, the Altar of Zeus, and the health center Asklepion.
• Aspendos (Antalya) – Has one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in the world.
• Side (Antalya) – Famous for its ancient theater and the Temple of Apollo, located by the sea.
• Hierapolis (Pamukkale, Denizli) – Integrated with the Pamukkale travertines, the ancient theater and necropolis area are worth seeing.
• Troy (Çanakkale) – The legendary city that is the subject of Homer’s Iliad Epic.
• Xanthos (Antalya) – The capital of the Lycian civilization, on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
• Patara (Antalya) – The meeting center of the Lycian League, also has the world's oldest democratic parliament building.
• Aphrodisias (Aydın) – Famous for its sculpture school and the Temple of Aphrodite.
• Sagalassos (Burdur) – Known for its magnificent fountains and theater dating back to the Roman period.