#Termessos Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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Address:
07800 Antalya, Turkey
Opening times:
Opens at 8:00-17:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
3-4 hour
Phone:
+90 242 238 56 88
Ruins of Termessos - Antalya, Turkey
What a beautiful ancient city ruins that is hidden in the mountains of Antalya. If you are interested in history then this place is a must visit!
Termessos is built on Mountain Solymos in the Taurus range and soars over 1,000 metres above sea level. The amphitheatre has stunning panoramic views of the Pamphylia region and the Taurus Mountains.
Nowadays Termessos is a part of the Gulluk Dagi National Park, this area hosts rare species of both flora and fauna, it's worth taking some time to explore. It took 4,5 hours for us to explore the site property including the hike from the car parking which takes about 45 minutes. The hike from the car parking is rigorous and it gets very hot in the mountains. I recommend to wear comfortable shoes and bring some snacks, an umbrella, plenty of water and hats with you.
Termessos is located around 30 km northwest of Antalya.
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Turkey: ancient fortress of Termessos
Termessos is a great place to spend one day on. It’s located near Antalya city center. It will take you half an hour to get there by car or you can take a bus to Korkuteli from Antalya bus station. Just tell the driver that you are going to Termessos and he will drop you where it needed. Go there early in the morning. The site is located on top of the mountain of the national Park. If you have no car, it will take you nearly 2 hours to get to the ruins or you can hitchhike that will definitely save your time.
It will also take you 2 hours to explore the area of the ancient city. Just at the entrance, you will see a necropolis which I recommend to explore. There are lots of well preserved tombs, you’ll see beautiful, carvings on them. Then explore the acropolis with its Theatre, Hamam, library, Agora and many more. For adventure enthusiasts, the surrounding trails offer scenic hikes that lead to stunning viewpoints, providing a different perspective of the ancient city.#antalya #turkey #ancientcity #termessos #trip #hikeinturkey