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Xanthos - Lycian Antique City

KInIk, Kalkan 07970, Turkey
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Ranked #4 of 15 attractions in Kalkan
Type: Ancient Ruins
Description: Xanthos was the capital city of the Lycian Federation and its greatest city for most of Lycian history.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Wear good walking shoes and sunscreen as you'll be wandering ruins for awhile. Gravel covers most mosaics to protect them but if you hire the kindly old guide who actually worked the excavations, he will show you some. Please tip him generously!

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

We have been to this impressive Lycian capital a number of times and have led nonprofit educational tours here as well, but we never tire of it. When we first began coming here 29 years ago, we often had the site to ourselves even in high season. For historically-minded folks like us it was magical to wander it and ponder... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

I ve been visiting Kalkan third time,I was recommendet to visit ALTU Travel ,Sami from agency guided me through this fantastic unique XANTHOS City as he said ' this is the place where Lycians met Romans, Christianity met Islam, Europe meets Asia and green meets blue... ' very true..after visiting Xanthos which is vey close to Antic Harbour City Patara... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We often take visitors to Xanthos as it's well laid out and an easy stop for those who want to see some history but not spend long looking at ruins. Wonderful in the spring when the wild flowers are out.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Gorgeous, historical and beautiful not to be missed if you love to explore a region when you travel! So many wonderful things to see... not far from stunning Kalkan. Be sure to go, take water, sunglasses and a hat! Go EARLY, it can get very hot in August.

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Can imagine yourself back in roman times. Some of the best architecture I have seen. Really worth a visit. Combine it with saklikent and Tlos and makes a great day out.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

We went here at the beginning of July in a small group with a tour guide. The tour guide was lovely, there was a british female and turkish male (I can't remember their names) and they were really friendly. We went to a range of historical sites and they were all incredibly fascinating. Having some archaeological background I thought that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

A really outstanding ancient site and wonderful beach, as well as a very charming typically Turkish villag where you sit on cushions on the floors in the cafes. Do walk in the sand dunes, if you are allowed to, and the walk from the beach through the ancient ruins is very special too, even if you are not mad on... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

I took the local bus from KAS and spent the afternoon exploring this awesome site and enjoying a wonderful lunch at a cafe close to the bus station in the adjacent village. The food was excellent and the two children - especially the 5 yr. old boy who acted as the restaurant's official greeter were delightful. Language was not an... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

A beautiful Unesco world heritage site. As the former Lycian capital, it is a must see for history buffs. It is an easy to find and get to from Kalkan on generally good roads

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