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Perge Antik Kenti

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Perge Antik Kenti is an ancient city in Aksu, east of Antalya, known for its Roman theatre and stadium.

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Why go

  • The monumental south gate, with two three-storey towers and a horseshoe-shaped square behind it
  • The 1st-century south baths, among the city’s best-preserved buildings

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 19:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 19:00
Tuesday09:00 – 19:00
Wednesday09:00 – 19:00
Thursday09:00 – 19:00
Friday09:00 – 19:00
Saturday09:00 – 19:00
Sunday09:00 – 19:00

Don't miss

  • Theatre reliefsLook for scenes of the Gigantomachy and centaurs.The theatre stage building
  • Stadium vaultsSome vaults held shops, and every third vault served as an entrance.The stadium between the theatre and the city
  • Round temple to TycheA round temple dedicated to Tyche stands in the large agora.The large agora
  • Oceanus and Medusa mosaicsGreek mosaics depict Oceanus and Medusa.Perge2003
  • Iphigenia mosaicA mosaic shows the sacrifice of Iphigenia.Perge2017

Know before you go

  • Open daily, 09:00–19:00.

Tips for your visit

  • The area toward the plateau is partly overgrown with weeds and reeds.

Interesting facts4

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  1. Two Roman aqueducts supplied the city; one was 11 km long and another carried water 21 km.

    Pergé - Wikipedia

  2. Perge stood on both banks of the Kestros River, with a river port 17 km from the sea.

    Pergé - Wikipedia

  3. The theatre stage building survives at full height in part, with marble friezes, reliefs, wall panels and statue niches.

    Perge - Wikipedia

  4. The northern acropolis rises 90 m and extends about 700 m across.

    Perge - Wikipedia

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History

Perge began as an Early Bronze Age settlement on the acropolis, then became a Greek city. Under Roman rule, it became a provincial capital and gained new monuments. The city later became a Christian centre.

  1. Early Bronze AgeThe acropolis settlement dates to around 4000–3000 BC.
  2. 7th c. BCPerge probably became a Greek colony of Rhodes.
  3. 334 BCAlexander the Great entered Perge with his army.
  4. 2nd c. BCThe city prospered and minted coins showing Artemis and her temple.
  5. 73/74 CEPerge became the capital of the Roman province of Lycia et Pamphylia.
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  1. 121 CEA triumphal arch was added to the north wall of the courtyard under Hadrian.
  2. 7th c.As the river silted up and Arab incursions reached the area, residents gradually left.
  3. 1946Excavations began at Perge.

Sources: Perga - Wikipedia · Perge - Wikipedia · Pergé - Wikipedia · Perge - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026

Where
Perge Caddesi Aksu Barbaros Mahallesi, Antalya

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Questions and answers

Where is Perge Antik Kenti?

Perge is in Aksu, about 15 km east of Antalya.

What are Perge Antik Kenti’s opening hours?

It is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00.

How far is Perge Antik Kenti from Antalya?

The ruins are about 15 km east of Antalya.

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