An excellent historical location near Antalya airport, excavations and restoration are actively underway, a large occupied area of the city, many interesting places inside the city, there is parking near the entrance, the ancient stadium is actively being restored, the amphitheater stands separately and is closed for restoration, you can take children with you, there is nowhere to hide in the heat, so bring water and caps, shops there is no nearby, it is mandatory to visit.
It was 29.10.24, the parking is large and free, the entrance ticket is 11 euros per person, a child of 6 years old passed for free. An excellent monument of ancient architecture, much has been well preserved, and the restored is inscribed quite harmoniously, does not hurt the eye. The territory is large, there are few people, there are toilets, but there is no cafe, stock up on water, you need to walk a lot, and there is little shade. It will take 3 hours to explore everything, we really liked it, I recommend it.
Amazing, incredible, especially in the autumn-winter period. I am still impressed by this city. Be sure to visit the Antalya Museum of Archaeology before your trip to get a better idea of what it all looked like when the statues and artifacts were in their places. We were in December, there were almost no people and you can look at everything without fuss and take photos without people. A unique place!
If you are interested in antiquity and antiquity, be sure to take a guided tour. Great. It is interesting to hear about the history and culture of these places. How people lived. Plus a lot of locations for Instagram) for those who get carried away
Very expensive books in the store.
The city is beautiful. A lot has been preserved. The thermae have pieces of the original marble wall cladding on the walls.
The area is not small. It takes three or four hours to walk. In case of heat, take a hat and water. It is better in cloudy weather. Don't do it with children.
Perge is the ruins of an ancient city in the northeastern part of the Aksu city of Antalya.
According to legend, the city was founded by the soothsayer Calchas after the Trojan War. It was here that the famous mathematician and geometer Apollonius was born.
Since 2009, the city has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
You can get there by metro, and from there on foot to the ruins, by taxi or car.
Admission: for locals 50/60 liras, for tourists 420 liras (about 15/18 dollars).
Comfortably. Recommend.
A stunning historical monument. I spent almost the whole day here, walking along the ancient promenades and getting into the atmosphere of antiquity. It is convenient to get here from the city center by tram, the entrance ticket is expensive, especially when you see the difference in cost for locals and tourists. But I didn't regret it. The restoration work has been carried out enormously and continues.
Walking through the streets of the ancient city is a delight! Unfortunately, I slept for a long time and arrived late, so I didn't have time to see everything, only the nearest part of the city I saw: gates, hamams, main street, partially preserved floor mosaics, ruins of houses or shops. And of course, the beautiful poppies that grow all over the city, as if recalling the inhabitants of those times. And the wind shakes their stems, blows up the delicate petals, as if the clothes of young girls living in those days
I liked. The family also. The old town is very well preserved. There is a place to walk. After Perge, it is worth visiting the museum in Antalya, where most of the sculptures were transported.
An amazing place, it seemed to me longer than Carthage. A lot of work is being done, if not to restore, then to refine this historical place. Do not be lazy to walk past the canal to the stairs to the acropolis, from which almost nothing has been preserved, but there is a stunning panorama of Perga. A modern museum with sensory tickets, a good toilet.
The biggest plus (for me) is the distance and time.
From the center of Antalya Kaleici, you can take a high-speed tram towards Expo , 30 minutes and you are at Aksu station. 1.5 km to the ancient city of Perge. And... voila.. You are on historical land.
There is a stadium, a public bathhouse, an amphitheater, columns. If you are limited in time, the place is just perfect for lovers of antiquity and antiquity .
There is a lot to see, the park is quite large. We were given an hour to walk, it's too little. One can imagine the size of the ancient city. There were few tourists in the frame, the impression that all this was just for you. The most annoying thing is that there is also an amphitheater where they are not allowed, it seems like there is a restoration going on.
Ouch!!! Love at first sight)) I visited on my own in December 2023, there are quite a few tourists.
The city has been preserved in good condition. Excellent preservation of the stadium and the theater - huge, stone structures.
The scale and ability to build such structures without using modern cranes are amazing! What wide streets of the city! Division into zones of vital activity! How everything is thought out, designed and erected! A lot of the territory is under processing and is not recommended for visiting. But what is open, falls in love with aesthetics, scope, thoughtfulness. It causes admiration and great respect for the ancient inhabitants! The road to the city is not impressive, through some half-abandoned villages and not very good, unpaved. Although 🤔 maybe we did not come to the city from the front side))
The remains of the ancient ancient city of Perge.
There is something to see). The cost is about 415 Turkish lira (November 2024), with a museum card it is cheaper.
It is convenient to get by high-speed tram (EXPO direction) to Aksu station (penultimate stop).
At the entrance there is a small market, a museum store, and a cafeteria.
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February 22
It is worth visiting and getting into the atmosphere of ancient culture and history. It is located near the city of Antalya. There is parking, a cafe, a souvenir market, toilets. The visit is paid. The amphitheater is located a little away from the main entrance, its visit is included in the ticket price. There are information stands in Turkish and English on the territory of the ancient city. Quite an interesting place!
Definitely worth a visit.
It is a pity that the amphitheater was closed in the evening. Although I think it was possible to pass.
It is better to visit with a local museum map, it will be much cheaper. We have 3 regular tickets for 1300 lire.
Huge. It's a very cool place. You will fully understand its greatness if you stop at the local archaeological museum in Antalya on the same day after a walk in Perga. Then the impression and understanding of the colossality of this city during his lifetime will sparkle with new colors.
You can't even say it in two words. A city that leaves very strong, unforgettable impressions. Few people, a large area. It's easy enough to get there. I wholeheartedly recommend taking the time to this place.
A very large area of ruins with very well–preserved objects - columns, buildings, fragments of floor mosaics, even part of a statue in at least one place. You can see the layout of the city as it looked in the past. There is a souvenir shop. The ticket price in August 2024 is 400 liras.
A great place to touch ancient history and its architecture! Numerous remains of houses, temples, and an amphitheater have been preserved on a fairly large territory. We were accompanied by a local resident, a red-haired cat, all the time during the walk. Therefore, going there, it may be worth grabbing some treats for the aborigines.
A huge ancient city. Unlike other ruins, what is on the plain is striking in the abundance of columns, I counted 200 pieces on one street, and there are four of them, an amphitheater, a stadium, a fountain, even a toilet bowl, unique bas-reliefs have been preserved. The question arises what kind of tool the ancients used to create such ideal shapes, how long it takes. Fantasy
This pleasant place of interest is where you want to spend 3 hours ... unfortunately, the anex tour operator brought us there for only 30 minutes.. it 's not realistic to get around it in such a time . Therefore, it is recommended to go there yourself. And walk as much as you need to. With a good camera
An interesting place, a large square, perfectly preserved bas-reliefs and a theater, for April 2024 a ticket cost 11 euros per person, but it is immediately converted into lira. The observation deck from the stairs on the left where the marble statue lies up, it is not noticeable at first, there is a wooden staircase going to the left into the bushes, do not get lost
I definitely recommend it for viewing, but...if you travel during the hot months, then you need to arrive at the opening, that is, by 8 a.m., otherwise you will be slaves to the heat, the sweltering sun and the strong heat.count on the inspection time for 3-4 hours , at least
It's indescribable! A city created after the Trojan War (or earlier, which history is silent about), where you can see the agora, streets, houses, stadium, theater, baths, columns…Delight! For those who love history
A great place to explore the ancient Greek civilization in Turkey.
There is parking for cars (free of charge).
The huge territory of the old town, the central alley is just a top, with preserved places of stone mazaiki on the floor. And with the opportunity to climb the mountain and look at all the beauty from above.
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Ольга
Level 8 Local Expert
September 20, 2024
A perfectly preserved ancient city! The scale is amazing and amazing how everything was thought out many centuries ago! I advise you, it is better not to drive in the middle of summer, as we did, it is difficult to walk and enjoy the city for a long time under the blazing sun.
Of the approximately 10 ancient cities that I have seen in Turkey, this one is the best. The main point is that this city was abandoned by people several hundred years ago and was buried by a layer of soil. Therefore, the buildings were not stolen by local residents for building materials, and most importantly, the general configuration of the ancient city remained, not a part as usual, but a complete one. Everything is especially noticeable if you climb the mountain to the "palace" (remnants) of the governor. Of the minuses, the city has not yet been completely excavated, residential areas are still underground, but all central and public places have been excavated. And it is necessary to visit from autumn to spring. In summer, it is impossible to stay there, there is no shade, in Antalya at this time it is under + 40, you will not be up to ruins and inspections.
The ruins of the ancient city of Perge are the most memorable trip in Antalya. You can get there by tram, Aksu stop, then 1.5 km on foot. The ticket costs 11 euros. Tip - carry water and a hat with you.
There is nothing to watch for such a price, there are much more interesting places for 1300 rubles. children are free. The heat was almost gone, take water for sure. There is an amphitheater nearby, good photos are obtained. In general, I do not recommend going purposefully.
A very interesting ancient city. An interesting story of this place. The relative safety allows you to imagine how the city might have looked many centuries ago. I advise you to visit
Great place! Authentic! We were delighted! Antalya and the nearby resorts are not far away. The area of the city is large, a stunning amphitheater. Admission is in lira only (for July 23 - 200 lira, a visit to the amphitheater is included in this price). There is a souvenir shop and a mini cafe. The place is definitely worth a visit!
A wonderful monument of culture and history! So many things are concentrated in one place. And the ancient gates, and the stadium, and the amphitheater and the acropolis.
I really liked this open-air museum! A large territory, many preserved antique columns, arches, an amphitheater. We absolutely did not regret coming here.
Delight! You can walk for several hours. The store has water, pomegranate juice, souvenirs, books and postcards. There is a beautiful view of the city from the fortress wall. Tip: start with the amphitheater, because in the end there is no strength left for it)
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Sergey P. K.
Level 22 Local Expert
December 31, 2024
A magnificent ancient city, you can slowly see everything in 2-3 hours. You can get there by public transport or by car. Those who love historical ruins will really like this place. There is a stadium, you can climb behind the observation deck to the Acropolis and appreciate how the cultural layer of the earth has grown since its construction. It looks like a hut, but when you go inside, you immediately realize that the place is much bigger inside than it looks from the outside.
Perge is just a wonderfully preserved city. Its biggest plus is its location, just 20 minutes from Antalya. And the lack of tourists, here you can have a picnic, a photo shoot, and explore classical architecture.
We were on a day off, arrived at 18h, works until 20h. That was not enough time, of course, no one kicked us out of the ruins, but we did not have time to go to the amphitheater, which is on the other side of the road.
I recommend you to visit, it's so beautiful here!!!!
Not far from the city there is an ancient city, an impressive amphitheater, the opportunity to walk around the excavations, touch the antiquity, there are no fences and everything can be viewed up close
For a strong lover of antiquity, or when there is absolutely nothing to do.
Everything related to the ruins is there, but it really needs to be loved.
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Bota
Level 16 Local Expert
December 2, 2024
A great place for walking, it is better to visit on your own without an excursion.Then no one is in a hurry.It's good to drive in the morning, while it's not hot.Bring water, snacks, a hat and comfortable shoes, sneakers.
Perge is part of the Hellenistic kingdom of Pergamon. Then part of the empire of Alexander the Great. Then the territory of the Roman Empire.
And if the above historical epochs and the history itself are interesting to you, then it makes sense to come and wander among the ruins, foundations, columns, facades, walls and towers. The preservation of buildings for the past years is very good, but you will not see frescoes, impressive mosaics, completed houses, reconstructed temples. Valuable artifacts were taken to the Antalya Museum.
But the territory contains a number of impressive buildings - the same fountain on the central street of the polis, gives an idea of the structure of the city, allows, after looking closely, to find the elements of the mosaic, which was polished by the sandals of the Romans...
If you are interested in antiquity, then dress in white, take a hat or cap, water and come. It's very hot here even in September.
After a walk along the Perga at the exit, you can look into a souvenir shop or refresh yourself with freshly squeezed orange or watermelon juices.
At the end, you will visit the classical amphitheater, which is located across the street and has been preserved very well. However, accumulated fatigue from the heat forces some tourists to get on the bus, since the ancient Greek amphitheaters are essentially the same from Bulgaria to Cyprus...