The Roman theatre of Aspendos

Neighbourhoods/Belek

Golf, Ruins & Day-Trip Country

Belek sits 30km east of Antalya and is famous for world-class golf resorts — but that's not why you should come. It's the gateway to Aspendos (the best-preserved Roman theatre on earth), Perge ancient city, and the Köprülü Canyon. Stay in the city and take a morning day trip: you can cover Aspendos and Perge in a single day and be back for dinner in Kaleiçi.

Photo: Lee Vilenski · CC BY-SA 4.0

Highlights

→Aspendos Theatre — Roman theatre still used for opera, 47km from city
→Perge Ancient City — colonnaded streets, baths, a 12,000-seat stadium
→Köprülü Canyon — rafting through a gorge with Roman bridge
→Golf resorts — 20+ championship courses if that's your thing
→Selge ancient city — hilltop ruins above the canyon

Places in Belek on the Map

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Perge Ancient City

History

Perge Ancient City

Remarkably preserved Greco-Roman city 15km from Antalya. Colonnaded streets, baths, a stadium for 12,000, and a grand gate complex.

Insider tip

Rent a bike at the entrance — the site is 2km long and gets very hot.

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Aksu, Antalya (15km east)

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Aspendos Theatre

History

Aspendos Theatre

Best-preserved Roman theatre in the world — still used for opera performances. Built in 155 AD with seating for 15,000.

Insider tip

Check if there's an Aspendos Opera Festival performance during your stay. Watching opera inside a 2,000-year-old theatre is surreal.

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Serik, Antalya (47km east)

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Other Neighbourhoods

Kaleiçi

The Soul of Old Antalya

Konyaaltı

Beach, Cliffs & City Life

Lara

Waterfalls, Beaches & Resort Strip

Keep exploring Antalya

Lentil soup and fresh bread on a terrace overlooking Antalya harbour and the mountains

Restaurants

Where locals really eat

Hadrian's Gate, the Roman triumphal arch in Antalya

Self-guided walks

On your phone, at your own pace

The colonnaded street of the ancient city of Perge

History & monuments

Roman gates & ancient cities

Kaleiçi rooftops and the Yivli Minaret lit up at night

Bars & nightlife

Rooftops, çay & harbour bars