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Historical Places

Historical places to visit in and around the ancient city of Olympos.

Adrasan Castle

Castle ruins on a hill overlooking Adrasan Bay. This is less a full archaeological visit than a short hike with a view: the remains are scattered among the vege...

The small stone-tiered ancient theatre of Rhodiapolis

Sarıcasu Mahallesi, Kumluca, Antalya

Rhodiapolis Ancient City

Set on a hill overlooking the Kumluca plain, Rhodiapolis is a quiet Lycian stop away from the crowds. The city is best known for Opramoas, a famous benefactor o...

Limyra's Roman theatre set against a green hillside

Yuvalılar, Finike, Antalya

Limyra Ancient City

Limyra, near Finike, was one of the political centres of eastern Lycia in the 4th century BC. It's a rich site with rock tombs, a theatre and monuments, but wha...

Terraces and the ruins of the Grand Bath on the pine-covered slope at Arykanda

Arif, Finike, Antalya

Arykanda Ancient City

Rising in terraces on the slope of Şahinkaya north of Finike, Arykanda is one of the most dramatically located cities in Lycia. With its theatre, stadium, baths...

Ulupınar Mahallesi, Kemer, Antalya

Yanartaş (Chimaera)

Rooted in the myth of Bellerophon and his winged steed Pegasus, Yanartaş features natural methane flames that have burned continuously through rock fissures for...

Arched stone ruin shaded by olive trees in the ancient city of Olympos

Yazır Mahallesi, Kumluca, Antalya

Olympos Ancient City

A prominent member of the ancient Lycian League, Olympos was built around a river gorge opening into the sea. Shrouded in lush riverbank vegetation, the site fe...

The Roman theatre of Phaselis, with Mount Tahtalı rising beyond the pine forest

Tekirova Mahallesi, Kemer, Antalya

Phaselis Ancient City

Established in the 7th century BC by Rhodian colonists, Phaselis is famous for its three distinct natural harbors: North, Military, and South. A stroll through...