Aspendos
An ancient Pamphylian city famed for its exceptionally intact Roman theatre, aqueduct, basilica, stadium, and hilltop remains.
Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Antalya Province
- Civilisation
- Greco-Roman
- Period
- 5th century BCE–Roman period
Through time
The story
Aspendos or Aspendus was an ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya province of Turkey. The site is located 40 km east of the modern city of Antalya.
It was situated on the Eurymedon River about 16 km inland from the Mediterranean Sea; it shared a border with, and was hostile to, the ancient city of Side.
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What you will see
- Roman Theatre
- Aqueduct
- Basilica
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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