Top Things to do in Turkish Aegean Coast
10 Ancient Ruins in Turkish Aegean Coast That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Turkish Aegean Coast, Turkey including Bibliotheque de Celsus, Stratonikeia Antik Kenti, The Acropolis, Knidos, Kaunos, Loryma, Ruins of Pergamum, Tlos, Ancient Rock Tombes, Carian rock tombs.
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1. Bibliotheque de Celsus
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5.0 based on 1,720 reviews
Built by Julius Aquila in 110 A.D. as a memorial for his father, the Celsus Library is one of the finest buildings in Ephesus. The two-story building contained over 12,000 hand-written books, making it one of the largest library collections of its time.
Reviewed By Anonymous06092001 - Hong Kong, China
Magnificent library and the highlight of Ephesus. 1. Believe it or not, Celsus Library was the third largest library in the Roman world behind only Alexandria and Pergamum 2. In my own opinion, I think this is the most beautiful building in Selcuk and at night, this is absolutely stunning. The lightnings are great and definitely worth your time visiting. Look from the top and you would find it more magnificent. 3. Make sure to bring your camera to take more pictures of this magnificent building and also many other more structures in Ephesus ruins.
2. Stratonikeia Antik Kenti
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By jordan102 - Dudley, United Kingdom
This place is amazing . Excavations are still in process but the mosque was beautiful inside. There are a few families live still there among the ruins and make jewellery and bottled fruit. The fruit was just amazing growing on the trees the pomegranate were huge. We had pancakes freshly made and they were lovely. The site was really good and the tour guide explained everything to us our children 5,7 and 15 really enjoyed it. A great few hours were spent there but we didn't realise how hot it was and very little cover and a couple of us had sun stroke, but overall a great place to visit.
3. The Acropolis
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4.5 based on 463 reviews
Reviewed By Lankylee - Lake Macquarie, Australia
This hill top ruin is worth a special trip. The views of surrounding countryside is panaramic. The most impressive part is the amphitheater carved into the steep hillside. Take cable car.
4. Knidos
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4.5 based on 1,054 reviews
Reviewed By Olga_Lin - Moscow, Russia
An ancient city in a beautiful place. Although from afar it seems pretty small but since you're in the site you realize how actually big for that time the city was. There's not much left of it but even the stones that still remain give an impression how well designed Knidos was. The harbour is something amazing. They used the natural bays and improved the safety for ships with walls both sides, west and east. There's also a lighthouse at the point, it's a bit of a walk but worthy every step. Gorgeous views from the path and from the hill.
5. Kaunos
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4.5 based on 1,162 reviews
The remains of ancient Kaunos include a Roman thater, a Byzantine basilica, the Roman bath, and the rock tombs.
Reviewed By inflexible85 - Canakkale, Turkey
Although I do not have the opportunity to visit here, our historical values, I can see them during the boat tour in the Dalyan River. They are eye-catching rock tombs that are said to be 2400 years old on the slopes of the ancient city of Kaunos overlooking the river. Famous for these tombs, The Caunos Ancient City of Caunos host thousands of visitors every year. There were also boat tours from Dalyan and the journey took 10 minutes. This ancient city is also on the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List.
6. Loryma
7. Ruins of Pergamum
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4.5 based on 271 reviews
Among the most spectacular in Turkey, the site has remarkable remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods.
Reviewed By radbrad73 - Dallas, United States
I visited as part of a private tour arranged by Crowded House Tours with my wonderful guide Sucru. It was the last stop on a day that began in Çanakkale, stopping in Assos and Pergamum on the way to Kusadasi. We were able to drive almost right up to the front entrance of the ruins which lay atop a large hill that overlooks a large plain. The effect is that you are removed from the modern city below, and allowed to immerse yourself in contemplating the ruins and the history they represent. I was able to spend a little over an hour here, which was enough to get a superficial view of the ruins. I was able to see everything on the acropolis in this time. I was constantly moving in order to “see it all.” I did not have time to walk down to the theatre and have a look there. I would recommend that if you are a real fan of ancient history, and want to truly take in the significance of the place and it’s ruins, you allot more time for exploring. Two hours would probably do. But if you are a passing fan of ancient history, an hour is probably enough. Still the views themselves here are probably enough for even the most casual traveler to stop and have a look.
8. Tlos
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4.5 based on 794 reviews
Reviewed By jeannine20657 - Pershore, United Kingdom
This ancient site was an important town which originally belonged to the Lycian people. Like all important sites, it had a chequered history, subsequently belonging to the Greeks, the Romans and even an Ottoman overlord. The archaeologists excavate here each summer finding more and more treasures, many of which are safely displayed in the museum in Fethiye. There are an impressive number of rock tombs, some Roman and some earlier Lycian ones which are as old as the pyramids. Tucked away and very difficult to access, is the largest and most impressive tomb, belonging to a Lycian priest, the walls are carved with animals and Pegasus. Also on the site is a Roman stadium and very impressive amphitheatre which are currently closed to the public because of the excavations. The climb up to the Fortress is indeed strenuous but the views from the top give a glimpse into why this was an important site - you can see literally miles and miles in all directions! Well worth a visit!!
9. Ancient Rock Tombes
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4.5 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By 297peterw297 - Banstead, United Kingdom
A stunning place to visit and so conveniently close to the town. The rock tombs are spectacular, as is the amphitheatre, and an absolute must to visit. Well worth the few lira entrance fee. Not to be missed.
10. Carian rock tombs
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4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By GarethF12345 - Camberley, United Kingdom
Visited twice - they are stunning at night. Take some mossie repellant for night river trips and riverside restaurant visits!
