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Termessos

On the Antalya Burdur Road, Antalya, Turkey
As featured in Day trips from Antalya
Ranked #3 of 35 attractions in Antalya
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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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istanbul
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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Best place for visit İn turkey It is really remarkable place

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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I liked the location of the ancient city. it was set on the top of a mountain to resist the be conquered. just 30 minutes drive from Antalya, then a little walk needed..

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Chicago, Illinois
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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It is quite a climb up to the amphitheater and other ruins, but what a site on the top of the mountain, even Alexander the Great passed it by as too difficult to conquer. Once ther take time to really savor the different sites, including the warrior kings tomb a little further on

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Zurich
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3 reviews 3 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I Was visit here Realy Beutifull place in the national park I Was 3 hour stay here After go to lunch arkadas fishing restaunt it's near ich other ..

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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Termessos was amazing! I would recommend this over the museum any day - just be prepared for some hiking. Termessos is about a 45 minute drive from old-town Antalya into the steep hillside (we booked a car + driver through our hotel for just 25 TL per person including the duden waterfall). There is a 5 TL entrance fee pp.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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Spare at least half a day to hike the ruins. You will be seeing a theater, underground and above ground cisterns, and other old city structures.They are well worth a visit as well as the nature and the awe inspiring views from the mountain.

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Istanbul, Turkey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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We loved this place. Be sure to drive to the upper parking lot; from there the hike is still quite invigorating, and well worth the effort. We could have spent a whole day wandering around the ruins of this ancient mountain-top city. I was repeatedly dumb-founded by the monumental efforts required to build such a place so high above the... More

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London
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

This site is very hard work - being quite a climb to the upper Necropolis and on the day we went it was wet and slippery. Make sure you take sturdy walking shoes, water and preferably a walking stick and a light rain cagoul or similar. Having said all that, this site was superb and well worth a visit. Allow... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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This hike is moderate, the views are spectacular and the ruins that have been taken over by the jungle are amazing. The highlight is the theater at the end of the hike.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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This is a must see! A 15 minute hike from the top parking lot leads you into the city of Termessos. The graves, city walls, bath houses, cisterns, temples and theaters are in remarkable condition considering no one has stacked them back together like Perge, Ephesus and Troy. Wooden signs point out the main buildings. We spent 3 hours marveling.... More

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