About Aspendos Ruins and Theater

Aspendos was an ancient city in Antalya, Turkey, situated 25 miles to its east. The city holds a rich history dating back to 1000 B.C. The Aspendos ruins have an ancient  Roman theatre, which was surprisingly found in a remarkable condition during excavations. It dates back to 160 to 180 AD. The magnificent theatre with a height of around 315 ft is an amazing sight. Every year, the theatre hosts an opera and ballet festival to promote art in the region. It can accommodate around 15,000 people at a time. The theatre is in such a good condition that the Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival hold annual productions in the theater in the spring and early summer. It's a mystery how such a massive structure was put into place and even preserved in ancient times without today's technical advancements.

Must See

  • Preserved theaters
  • Ruins of a basilica
  • The Agora
  • A nymphaeum.
  • More than nine miles of a Roman aqueduct.
  • Roman bridge

How to reach

It's about a 30-minute drive from Antalya.

Tips

  • During summer bringing a lot of water and wearing clothes that keep you cool would help.
  • Ensure to take care while walking back down the theatre steps.
  • Avoid visiting the nearby sites, especially during summer as there are wild creatures around.
  • Use sunscreen to beat the summer sun.
  • Wear comfortable shoes to easily move around the ruins.

Visit Time

Sunday:       8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.

Monday:       8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. 

Tuesday:       8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday:  8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday:      8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.

Friday:          8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m..

Saturday:      8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

20 TL

 

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Time you can spend

3 hours

 

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Weather

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