Perge, located about 17–18 km east of Antalya, was a key city in ancient Pamphylia, with roots tracing back to the Hittites and flourishing under Greek and Roman rule. The site boasts well-preserved ruins like a grand colonnaded street centered around a water channel, a 15,000-seat theatre, a 12,000-capacity stadium, Roman baths, agora, nymphaeums, and city walls. With ongoing excavations since 1946, Perge offers a captivating look into ancient urban life and impressive engineering. Its significance is further highlighted by its presence on Turkey’s UNESCO Tentative List.
Originally a Hittite settlement (c. 1200 BC), it later became a Greek and then a Roman city.
Highlights include the Roman-Greek theatre (≈15,000 seats), stadium (~12,000 seats), baths, agora, majestic colonnaded streets, city walls, gates, and fountains (nymphaeums).
Summer (Apr–Oct): ~08:00–19:00; Winter (Nov–Mar): ~08:30–17:30; open daily.
Yes, but it’s free if you have the Museum Pass Türkiye.