Ancient City of Perge
With its colonnaded streets, magnificent theater, and aqueducts, it is the most vivid testament to Roman grandeur in Anatolia.
In the east of Antalya, within the Aksu district, lies the ancient city of Perge, once one of the wealthiest and most magnificent cities of the Pamphylia region. Its deep-rooted history stretches from the Hittite period to the height of the Roman Empire, echoing through every stone of the city. Massive entrance towers, a Hellenistic gate, and a remarkably well-preserved theater with a capacity of around 12,000 showcase the engineering brilliance and artistic mastery of the ancient world. One of Perge’s most striking features is its grand colonnaded street, divided by wide water channels flowing through the center, a testament to the city’s sophisticated and modern urban planning even in antiquity. BETUYAB, committed to preserving Belek’s cultural heritage and promoting it internationally, continuously supports sustainable tourism initiatives that ensure archaeological treasures like Perge endure as historical legacies for future generations. Walking among the city’s colossal baths, agoras, and stadiums, visitors feel immersed in the social heart of the ancient era. Perge is not merely a collection of stone and marble; it is a timeless masterpiece that carries the enduring spirit and aesthetic sensibilities of the Mediterranean civilization into the present day.
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Little Grebe - Tachybaptus ruficollis
Bahri - Crested Grebe
Little Bittern - Ixobrychus Minutus
Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)
Red Kestrel
Kestrel
The Little Tern (Sterna albifrons)
A Gift from the Ancient World: Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Damlataş Cave
Zeytintaşı Cave
Dim Cave
Kurşunlu Waterfall
Karain Cave
Düden Waterfall
Manavgat Waterfall
Köprülü Canyon National Park
Uçansu Waterfall
The Ancient City of Aspendos
Sillyon Ancient City
The Ancient City of Selge
Old Town
Temple of Apollo
Hadrian's Gate