About Bergama Acropolis

One of the best archaeological sites that you can visit in Turkey is Bergama Acropolis. It is conveniently located on the Northeast side of the town, and this makes it easy for tourists to get there. The view of this archaeological site is enhanced by its natural location, as it is located on top of a hill. This makes sure that you not only get a view of the archaeological site but also the town centre. There are a lot of things that one can see at this destination. There are ancient structures that used to house the ancients in the area. It also boasts of ancient ruins that vary in size where some are smaller or larger than others are. One of the most iconic things that you will see is the Temple of Trajan, which is the only Roman site that has managed to withstand time at this site. The altar of Zeus is another exciting thing to see, as this was an ancient worship place to Zeus and the emperors. What you will love most about this site are the ancient designs and architectures for each of the structures that have been erected at the site.

In addition to this, you will also find that Building Z is a place that you should definitely go to because you will get to see the popular whimsical mosaic floors. Even though this archaeological site is very ancient, it has still retained some of its glory, as some of the ruins can be seen to be very historical and educational. There are hotels and restaurants located in the city centre where you can enjoy local food and drinks.

Must See

  • Altar of Zeus where the emperors and Zeus used to be worshipped
  • The whimsical mosaic floors that are found in building Z
  • Temple of Trajan, which is the only surviving Romanian structure at the site
  • Architectural designs and models

How to reach

By Bus:

You can take a bus from Izmir to Bergama, which is a 105 Km journey that will only take 2 hours and 8 minutes and cost between 48TRY to 76TRY. The bus will drop you at Bergama, and you will need to walk 2 kilometres to the site

By Taxi:

This is the most convenient way to get to the site. It is a 105 Km journey from Izmir to Bergama Acropolis. The journey will take 1 hour and 16 minutes and cost 343TRY to 446TRY

Tips

  • Carry a jacket because it can be windy up the hill.
  • Make sure to wear comfortable shoes that you can use when walking
  • You can take an umbrella or apply sunscreen to shield you from the sun
  • Take a camera because the scenery is great for taking photos
  • You can hire a tour guide if you want to learn more about this site
  • Go to this site early in the day if you want to avoid the crowd
  • Make sure to have a view of the lake while you are at the top of the hill
  • Carry water with you because the walk around the ruins can be long and it is usually hot
  • To learn more about each ruin, read the descriptions that are provided, as they are written in English
  • You can purchase souvenirs from the shop located at the entrance

Visit Time

Mid-April to September

Sunday:        8.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday:       8.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday:      8.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 8.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday:     8.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday:          8.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday:     8.00 a.m. to 7 p.m.

October to Mid April

Sunday:        8.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Monday:       8.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Tuesday:      8.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Wednesday: 8.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Thursday:     8.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Friday:          8.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Saturday:     8.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

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Waiting Time

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Those who wish to go to this site have to pay 42 Turkish Lira

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Time you can spend

You can spend more than 4 hours at this site

 

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