Termessos
A Pisidian ancient city on a mountaintop at about 1,000 metres. Alexander the Great failed to take it, and its theatre is set against mountains and deep valleys.
Termessos is hidden within Güllük Dağı National Park. In 333 BC, Alexander the Great laid siege to the city but failed to take it and withdrew. The ruins are spread across steep mountainside. It takes about 30–40 minutes to hike up from the car park, passing city gates, colonnades and many rock-cut tomb groups. The highlight is the theatre on the cliff edge, with the Taurus Mountains and deep valleys behind it. The site has no shade, so wear good shoes and bring water. Admission is a few euros (subject to on-site confirmation). Opening hours are approximately 8:00–17:00. It is about 35 km from Antalya and requires a car or a chartered vehicle.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (extended hours in summer)
Nearby sights
- Karain Cave
- Tünektepe Cable Car
- Konyaaltı Beach
- Antalya Aquarium
- Antalya Museum
- Yivli Minaret Mosque
- Kaleiçi Old Town
- Hadrian's Gate