Perge
Perge Antik Kenti
The capital of ancient Pamphylia, from the Greek and Roman periods. It has a well-preserved colonnaded avenue, a main street with a water channel and a huge stadium.
Perge lies about 18 km east of Antalya, near the town of Aksu. It was one of the most prosperous cities in ancient Pamphylia, and the Apostle Paul preached here. The site is vast. Near the entrance are a Roman theatre that holds about 12,000 people (open at certain times) and a very well-preserved stadium (about 234 metres long, with about 12,000 seats). Past the Roman city gate and the two Hellenistic round towers is the city's main axis, a colonnaded avenue about 300 metres long. A water channel runs down its center, fed by spring water from the Nymphaeum at the northern end. Behind the colonnades are the remains of shops, and some floors still retain mosaics. There are also a large Roman bathhouse and an agora. Many of the fine statues in the Antalya Archaeology Museum came from here, so it's best to visit both on the same trip. Admission is roughly €15–20 (subject to on-site confirmation). Getting there: Take the AntRay light rail toward Aksu and then a taxi, or drive about 25 minutes. It is often visited on the same day as Aspendos.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00 (winter approx. 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Kurşunlu Waterfall
- Lara Beach
- Düden Waterfalls
- Hadrian's Gate
- Yivli Minaret Mosque
- Kaleiçi Old Town
- The Land of Legends
- Antalya Museum