Alexandria Troas
Alexandreia Troas
A seaport founded by Antigonus, one of Alexander's generals, at the end of the 4th century BCE. Its great bath arches stand among oak woodland, and the Apostle Paul once sailed from here.
Alexandria Troas was founded at the end of the 4th century BCE. In the Roman period it became the largest port in the Troad, with a population that once reached 100,000, and the Apostle Paul passed through several times on his way to Macedonia. Much of the large site remains unexcavated. The most striking features are the tall arched walls of the Roman baths and gymnasium, along with a theatre, sections of city walls and the ancient harbour. Opening hours and admission fees vary, and most of the area can be explored freely. Watch out for snakes and thorny bushes. It is about 40 km from Assos and can be visited on the same day as Troy.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–17:30 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Troy Archaeological Site
- Museum of Troy
- Apollo Smintheion
- Babakale Castle & Cape Baba
- Behramkale Village
- Temple of Athena, Assos
- Assos Ancient City (Theatre & Walls)
- Assos Harbour (İskele)