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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 81 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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New York, NY
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We rented a car and drove to this site. We did not expect to first enter a national park. It was beautiful. We started our hike and started to see the ruins. It only got better and better. By the end, we were blown away by the beauty and the history. The surroundings are stunning. This place seems to be... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This necropolis gives you a completely differen perspective than the one you get visiting theaters etc. One of the best necropoli I have ever visited

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Dorset, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Great location and not too busy as it's a 20min, at least, walk up to the ruins from the car park. Take a packed lunch and plenty of water. Get off the beaten track to have a good look around (wear decent footwear) and you'll find lots of masonry/tombs that are not overly eroded. Have your lunch at the very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

The ruins are set in a wonderful location in the mountains, approx. an hours drive from central Antalya. Fantastic views from the theatre and not a strenuous walk at all

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

It was a great place to hike with beautiful ruins. At the top of the necropolis we were offered tea by the person who looks out of fires. It was a fantastic special experience.

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Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

this History distination will make you living history all over again, between the greeks and the romans your senses will be awaken all over again. greatest place to be witnessed in Antalya.

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northamptonshire, england
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115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

History lovers will love this place, I know my partner thought it was sensational, that’s why I’m giving it five stars. For me, a girl, it was an absolute nightmare. I hate heights. HATE THEM. I thought the climb up would be on a nice path, not a bit of it. It was so steep – girls, don’t wear heels... More

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Vevey, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Great combination between a hike and the visit of a historical interesting site. Altogether it took us about 3 hours to visit the site. Keep the theater for the end as this is such a rewarding site (view & theater). Bring plenty of water. We rent a car from Antalya (28 euros for the day), and combined this visit with... More

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Hornchurch, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

We stayed in Antalya for a week and although we wanted to relax, we also wanted to see some of the amazing sights on offer. We had already done an organised tour of Side, Perge and Aspendos. Although these ancient cities were incredible to see, as we expected, going with a coach tour felt very rushed and impersonal. So we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This place is magical, and as it has not been uncovered by archeologists you see it the way it was discovered (with no restoration as in Aspendos). The climb up is a bit challenging but if you take your time, you will be rewarded by perhaps the most beautiful sight you have ever seen. How did they build such a... More

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