Top Things to do in Aydin Province
What to do and see in Aydin Province, Turkey: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Aydin Province, Turkey including Celsus Kutuphanesi, Afrodisias Museum, Aphrodisias, Temple of Apollo, Priene Antik Kenti, Dilek National Park, Altinkum Beach, Sirince Koyu, Ancient City of Ephesus, Miletus.
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1. Celsus Kutuphanesi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 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 waqarsarwar - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Celsus Kutuphanesi or as we call it a 'Library' was built by the Roman civilization of Ephesus town. Only the remains of the library stand till date but they do give an idea of what used to be here years ago. Must visit place!
2. Afrodisias Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By HandsomeBuck - Tamworth
Most of the historical sites I've visited are badly reconstructed and lack information. This site is pleasantly different. Well excavated and carefully rebuilt, with clear signage and a short informative text on each of the main areas.
You must visit the stadium, it is fantastic.
The attached museum is included in the entry fee and is very well laid out with good exhibits.
A worthwhile trip. I would allow 4-5 hours to see everything, a couple more if you are a real history buff.
3. Aphrodisias
Overall Ratings
5 based on 366 reviews
Once the capital of the province of Lydia, the site features well-preserved city walls, the temple of Aphrodite, the theatre, and the stadium.
Reviewed By Travelling_Choconut - Cambridge, United Kingdom
This place is a lot more wild and rough round the edges than some other sites but that adds to its charm. Aphrodisias is just as good as anywhere else and the stadium is the best I have seen.
4. Temple of Apollo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 903 reviews
Reviewed By Tatiana B
This place has amazing history. You should visit it when youre in Didim. The stories our guide told us where amazing. There is a small caffe next to it with amazing turkish coffee - Tapinak cafe.
5. Priene Antik Kenti
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Once an ancient city of Ionia, Prine, with its well-preserved remains of the Temple of Athena, theater, gymnasium and many excavated houses, form one of the best examples of the grid type of town-planning.
Reviewed By sandyfeets2 - Birmingham, Alabama
Priene was the last stop on our private tour of Priene, Miletus, and Didyma. It was a terribly hot day of 100 degrees F., but we were determined to visit the site even though it was a tough walk uphill over cobblestones in complete disarray, and we had to stop often to drink water and rest before continuing. The view at the top over the sprawling valley that used to be part of the Aegean Sea before the Meander River silted up was worth the climb. The well-shaded ruins of the agora, the theatre, and Temples of Athena and Isis were of interest, but the most fascinating part to me were the streets of business, with their shops fronting each street. It reminded me of the many shops I visited in the Plaka in Athens or in Pompeii, and with that in mind, it was easy to visualize everyday life in this city.
6. Dilek National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 705 reviews
Reviewed By 432JamesD - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
It’s late in the season and the beach has lost its appeal. You can hike in Dilek park too.
My tourist guide took me to the Canyon trail. 10 km of smooth, gradually ascending dirt path through the trees made it very pleasant. The cool mountain air, clear sky. And relative warmth made this oct 17th hike very pleasant.
The most incredible part is that we did no meet a single soul all the way up.
The road has several signs with the name of the tree beside it. Other signs talk about the flora and fauna of the region.
There are a few covered gazebos to allow you to get out of the elements or sit down and eat what you brought up.
The area was so peaceful, especially in the absence of anyone else.
It took just over a couple of hours to cover the 10 km up. If you are mobility challenged, walk only as far as you can and double back. There are sharp cliffs early in the trek which are picturesque.
Why did i not rate a 5?
The path down to the other side of the mountain into a quaint little village called Doganbey was strewn with rocks and almost disappeared at one point in the overgrowth. The map lists a 5 km distance from the peak. It is more like 7 or 8. This is a tough hicking path because you have to side step rocks all the time.
It took almost an hour and a half to cover the descent.
I would be tempted to come back on the same smooth path i came up.
Up one side and down the other is a 5 hour trek for fairly fit persons.
Shorter hiking paths are available as well.
7. Altinkum Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Jon W - Tiptree
What a great place for all types of families, wether families with young children who can feel safe in the shallow warm water or older families which can just relax in the sun on the soft golden sand. All the amenities are close to the beach and there are vendors walking the beach with snacks and refreshments so there is no need to leave the beach..
It is a very long beach and quite wide. It don't have a tide as such and the water is very shallow for a very long way out so is perfect for everybody. It's a must to visit and spend time there.
8. Sirince Koyu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Abu_Firas_11 - Doha, Qatar
Once in Kudadasi, you should visit Shirin village or Sirince. A small village with 5000 population. You can spend few hours easily. Sirince market is unique in all aspects. You can buy soups, dried fruits, canned berry juice, clothes, golds. Taste Ayraan from the tap and enjoy a cup of coffee on the sand. Play with birds and relax in any restaurant among plenty.
9. Ancient City of Ephesus
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By GeZeCeN - Izmir, Turkey
Ephesus is in the UNESCO World Heritage List, which is visited by an average of 1 million people annually.İt is 9000 years inhabited place by different cultural. Historical studies in this area are continuing.
There is Tepmle of Artemis , one of the seven wonders of the world.
This ancient city is 15 minutes from the city of Selcuk and 15 minutes from virvin mary's house.
İf you come to Turkey ,you must see this amazing place.
Entering prices is app.9 € for antik city.There is Yamac(Terrace) Houses in the city 5 €,and Ephesus Museum 2.5 €
10. Miletus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By Rod F - Royal Wootton Bassett, United Kingdom
The original city was relaid out on a gridiron plan by Hippodamus in the mid-C5th bce, although that is little in evidence now (Priene is a much better example). The theatre survives quite well with some interesting reliefs. Sadly, most of the other structures in the city are ruinous. However, worth visiting for the theatre alone.
