One feels one could slide down the 80 rows of seats in this hillside theatre and tumble over the edge to the town far below. It's location and size is something to marvel at. The seats, constructed of andesite, are beautifully preserved.

The setting for many of the theaters in Turkish ruins is spectacular. Pergamon's is especially so - facing SW overlooking the city and the sea way beyond. It is steep and in general ruin, so be careful. But, oncve in, have a seat and imagine your self there for a "show" in the first or second centuries. I will remember... More

After seeing the reconstructed Temple in the museum in Berlin I had to see this original location; very moving.

Cigdem Goktas, with Osman Tourism, was our guide. I can't speak highly enough of her. We drove from Kusadasi and drove to Pergamon. During the two hour ride she was considerate, kind and knowledgeable. She patiently answered our questions on every subject regarding Turkey. When we reached Pergamon, she was a fountain of knowledge regarding the history, geology, geography, politics,... More

We had 2 days in Izmir and we finished Ephesus on Day 1. So, unsure of what we can expect, we decided to visit the Acropolis at Pergamon and the Asclepion at Pergamon. And a visit to these certainly made our day worthwhile! Bergama is a 90 minute bus ride from Izmir through a few pretty coastal towns. The Acropolis... More