Tlos
Tlos Antik Kenti
One of the oldest Lycian cities, its acropolis cliffs riddled with rock tombs, including the tomb of Bellerophon.
Tlos lies on a hill on the east side of the Xanthos valley. It was one of the six great cities of the Lycian League, with a history reaching back to the Bronze Age. The northern cliff of the acropolis is cut with rock tombs, among them the Tomb of Bellerophon, whose relief shows the hero riding Pegasus. Below the hill are a Roman theater, baths, a stadium and an Ottoman-era castle. Snow-capped peaks of the Akdağ Mountains are visible in the distance. Admission is charged, and a visit takes about 1.5 hours. It is often paired with Saklıkent on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00–19:00 (until 17:30 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Pinara
- Babadağ Paragliding & Cable Car
- Letoon
- Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon
- Lycian Way (Fethiye section)
- Butterfly Valley
- Tomb of Amyntas
- Kabak Bay