Topkapı Palace
The sultans’ palace on Sarayburnu: courtyards, the Imperial Council, the treasury and the terraces over the water. Dated entry, sold online on its own site.
Aspendos Archaeological Site
The ancient city of Pamphylia famous for its superbly preserved Roman theatre seating about 12,000, plus an impressive stretch of aqueduct arches.
About the museum
Aspendos was one of the first cities in the region to mint its own coins. Greek legend says it was founded by Argive colonists led by the hero Mopsos, who came to Pamphylia after the Trojan War.
The building nobody misses is the theatre, well preserved and able to seat about 12,000 people. A basilica stands beside it, and the remaining ruins of the city lie behind the theatre and up towards the acropolis.
Do not skip the aqueduct. A line of arches roughly one kilometre long carried water to the city from the mountains in the north. It is a remarkable piece of engineering and one of the rare examples to survive from ancient times.
Tips
- An audio guide is available on site.
- Evening visits under the night-museum scheme are offered on selected dates; check the official page for the current programme.
Questions
When is Aspendos Archaeological Site open?
According to the Ministry’s listing it opens at 08:00 and closes at 22:00 (last entry 21:30). Open every day.
Can I buy tickets for Aspendos Archaeological Site on this site?
No. This site sells no tickets. Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and Dolmabahçe Palace are sold on our sister sites; for Aspendos Archaeological Site, buy at the ticket office or on the Ministry’s official e-ticket system.
Where is Aspendos Archaeological Site?
Aspendos Archaeological Site is in Antalya, Türkiye — Belkıs Mahallesi Serik / Antalya.
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