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Perge

20 km east of Antalya, Antalya, Turkey
0242 2436950
As featured in Day trips from Antalya
Ranked #6 of 35 attractions in Antalya
4.5 of 5 stars 89 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
Owner description: The historical site of Perge, 18 kilometers east of Turkey, holds the vast remains of what was once the most propserous city of the ancient world.... more » Owner description: The historical site of Perge, 18 kilometers east of Turkey, holds the vast remains of what was once the most propserous city of the ancient world. Enter by passing through the arch of the Roman Gate to be greeted by an amphitheater, the Hellenistic Gate (quite well preserved) and richly decorated remains of the city wall and much more. « less
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Phoenix, AZ
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173 reviews 173 reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is nice, but there are so many others that are outstanding that it doesn't compare well. Worth seeing - but others are better.

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Tucson AZ
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We arrived just a few minutes after opening time, and were already beaten by numerous tour buses! The site is very large and extends along the road as you get to the entrance to the site; not really any opportunities for parking along the road to take pictures, unfortunately. Perge is an active archeological excavation, and there are areas out... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Spend an hour or two looking at these ruins. I saw the tail of a snake disappearing between some of the stones, but I think it was of a non venomous species. Bring water in the summertime.

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Grantham
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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Not a big history fan, but these were well worth a visit. Not much shade though, so take a hat if it's sunny....

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Dover, Delaware
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

We booked this through a TUI excursion rep that came to our hotel. We like using the TUI excursions because they did not stop at fur, leather and jewlery shops; it was all about touring the areas you paid to see. Lunch was included and made for a very nice day. Bus was large and air conditioned.

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Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

liked the follow on to the amphitheatre ...but could nt get excited or motivated by perges

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Nottingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Turkey is just awash with Roman cities,buildings and artifacts.Thought I'd seen it all with Ephesus and Apollo Temple,Aspendos then we saw this place,just blows you away.Buildings for the rich and poor,Temples,roads,ampitheatre,fighting arena and chariot racing arena,could spend all day walking round this place and go back the next day.If you like history and how the romans lived then this is... More

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Dunfermline, fife
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

An amazing insight to life so many years ago. Our guide was very knowledgable and made the visit very interesting.

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Sheffield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

An amazingly extensive and well-preserved site that is still being excavated - fascinating!

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Manchester/Swansea
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Part of a Thomas Cook tour, a good introduction to Roman archeaology

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