Theatre of Hierapolis
Hierapolis Antik Tiyatrosu
A Roman theater built under Hadrian in the 2nd century, with exceptionally well-preserved relief sculptures on its stage facade. It is the finest surviving monument at Hierapolis.
The theater is built into the hillside and seats about 12,000. After restoration by an Italian archaeological team, the reliefs of the myths of Apollo and Dionysus on the stage building (scaenae frons) are clearly visible. The walk uphill from the Antique Pool takes about 10 minutes. The slope is steep with no shade, so visit early or late in the day in summer. Entry is included in the combined Pamukkale–Hierapolis ticket. From the top row, you can see the travertine and the river valley below.
Opening hours
Same hours as Mianhuabao Scenic Area
Nearby sights
- Ploutonion at Hierapolis
- Antique Pool (Cleopatra's Pool)
- Martyrium of St. Philip
- Hierapolis Archaeology Museum
- Pamukkale & Hierapolis
- Frontinus Gate & Street
- Necropolis of Hierapolis
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon