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Termessos

On the Antalya Burdur Road, Antalya, Turkey
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As featured in Daytrips from Antalya
Ranked #1 of 78 attractions in Antalya
Type: Ancient Ruins
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: Approximately 34 kilometers northwest of Antalya lies Termessos and the beautiful Güllük Dagi National Park. The ancient Psidian city is built on a... more » Owner description: Approximately 34 kilometers northwest of Antalya lies Termessos and the beautiful Güllük Dagi National Park. The ancient Psidian city is built on a mountain platform, surrounded by pine woods and an abundance of rare plants. It’s one of the best preserved historical sites of Turkey and, due to its isolated location, an oasis of calm and tranquility. « less
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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Enjoyed several hours here. Lovely to walk around finding more and more ruined buildings as you go. With the spectacular mountain views it wasvone of the most enjoyable ruins to visit along the coast. Wear sensible shoes and realize that it will take you at least 20 to 30 minutes to walk up steep rocky path to the ruins and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Even though i dont like historical place because i think they are just a bunch of old rocks, Termessos is a totally different experience. It is like hiking and learn some history at the same time.

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Since it was "slow season" we had a very peaceful morning at Termessos. After walking uphill for over 1/2 mile, you come to the upper wall and the real ruins. The theater is amazing, not huge but what a beautiful location with views over the valley in all directions. We tried to find the Apollo shrine but instead ended up... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

Termessos, even though is a 30 minute drive from Antalya, is under-touristed. If you can arrange a taxi or rent a car to get you there, definitely do it. The city is ruins is a work of marvel. The scenery if the clouds allow it is breath-taking. Its a pity little is known of its former occupants. The 9 km... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

The views of Teremessos theatre are fantastic. Reading the guide books and Tripadvisor, we were a bit concerned about the walk up but it was nowhere near as bad as we were made to think. It is around 2km walk up from the Carpark, along a well defined track. It is a little steep in places but the great views... More

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Antalya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Termessos is less frequented than Side or Phaselis (sp?), but is actually very easy to reach and well worth the little extra effort. I live in Antalya. So I drove. I take friends who visit. It is a large site, and you can hike and explore all over and look out over the mountains from an ancient amphitheater at the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

If you like walking in the mountains, an undisturbed natural environment, peace and quiet, visit Termessos. In addition of course are the ruins located in a spectatular location. We took a taxi there and back from Antalya, including 4 hours waiting time at the site for a cost of 55 euro. Our hotel negotiated extra waiting time for no extra... More

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Rapid City, South Dakota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This place is great. You'll be amazed at seeing how an ancient people built a city on top of a mountain. The site has little restoration and gives you an "Indiana Jones" feeling. Alexander the Great failed to take the city and you'll see why when you get there. The walk to the site is perhaps 30-45 minutes and is... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

A truly awesome site,with beautiful ruins,some well preserved. Beware however that the site requires some rather serious hiking,over sometimes uneven ground. Nothing out of reach but surely not effortless. Impossible for people with a handicap. The effort is well rewarded, especially when you make it up to the theater, a spectacular site. We had been to Aspendos the day before,... More

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

I first visited this site in 1996 and it really stood out in my mind at the time. Back then I saw it on a warm, clear sunny day and the views were absolutely breathtaking. There are no other ruins in Turkey I can think of that are in such a natural and rugged surrounding. It boggles the mind to... More

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