Perge and Aspendos
 An important city of ancient Pamphylia, Perge (18 km from Antalya) was originally settled by the Hittites in 1500 BC St. Paul preached some of his first sermons here. |
 The theater is fine marble reliefs, other carvings from around the city are carved displayed in the stadium. Amateur archaeologists will look at the beautiful gate of two high towers, a long road to go once paved with mosaics, colonnades lined with shops, flanked a large agora, public baths and a gymnasium.Swimmers and sunbathers alike enjoy Belek, a modern and luxurious resort and golf paradise, 40 km from Antalya. The National Golf Club in Belek has a variety of water sports and an 18-hole golf course and 9 hole academy course. Visitors, some of the best cuisine of Turkey and enjoy outdoor discos for evening entertainment. A photogenic Seljuk bridge crosses the river Kopru from the road to Aspendos. The road continues past the Aspendos Jewellery Center to the Aspendos Theater, the best preserved ancient theater with seating for 15,000. Still today confirmed that the theater galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all the architect of success. Nearby are the remains of a basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia. And if you’ve ever wondered how gold dust a fine piece of art or how precious stones are engraved, you should see the Aspendos Jewelry Center, where jewelry can be observed at each stage of production in the large workshop visit. |
A relief from Perge Theatre
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