You will have a rest in a hotel in Kemer, be sure to rent a bicycle (well or taxi) and head to the ancient city of Phaselis. It is only 10-15 kilometers away, but you will finally understand that Turkey is not only the notorious all inclusive and seals resting on a chaise lounge.

Phaselis is located in a beautiful place with beaches and picturesque rocks, at the foot of the unique mountain Tahtali (Olympos), the one that Homer described in the legendary "Illyada". In the city harbor there are always many yachts. But the main advantage of the city is its antiquity. According to legend, it was founded in the 7th century BC by colonists from the island of Rhodes. The same legend says that instead of land, the colonists offered dried fish to local residents

Phaselis Theater

As a result, the Lycian the city of Phaselis, which was considered a large settlement and had three sea harbors - Eastern, Middle and Southern . In 333 BC the city presented to Alexander Macedon a golden crown . At that time Phaselis was famous for lilac oil and roses . After Alexander the city passed several times from hand to hand, and in 167 BC became a member of the Lycian League minted coins on the model of this union . Phaselis was periodically robbed by pirates . And in 42 year the city passed under the rule of Rome . Since then, for three centuries, Phaselis only flourished .

The majority of extant ruins belong to the Roman and Byzantine periods. Built on the slope of the acropolis, the Phaselis Theater is small, it is built according to the pattern, today they would say a typical project, an amphitheater of the Hellenistic period. His scene was erected by the Romans, historians say. To the right of the entrance to Phaselis are the oldest walls of the city fortress (3rd century BC), as well as the ruins of a temple or a crypt. On the slopes of the northern harbor you can see a necropolis. If you believe the legends, it is here that Alexander the Great is buried.

There were three agors in the city: one opposite the theater, The remaining two are on the right side of the main street leading to the southern harbor. Impress the baths, in the area of ​​the city square. Historians believe that the idol of Phaselis was Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war. Scientists suggest that the temple of Athena is still hidden underground, in the area of ​​the acropolis where the forest is growing now.

Practical information

You can get to Phaselis by bus or taxi. The ticket price, for example, from Tekirova - 2 dollars, but in Turkey it is better to pay with lyres - so it will be cheaper. You can also go by sea, as part of a tour, or by hiring a boat.

Entrance to the ancient city itself - paid: about 12 lire (June 2013). Attention - dollars here do not accept! Phaselis is opened from 9 am

Ancient arch

Ruins of Phaselis

Ruins of the aqueduct

Reviews of Phaselis (6)

Evaluation 10

Excellent place for a relaxing holiday June 19, 2014

Katya

was here in June 2013

If you are planning a holiday in Kemer, then definitely visit Phaselis, do not miss this opportunity to see the ancient ruins! When you travel with a tourist group, the tour guide organizes your tour, but if you came by yourself, then just buy a bus ticket to Phaselis. Do not know where? Ask at the reception in your hotel, you will certainly be prompted! Be sure to change the money for lira, you need 8 lira per person per entrance. Acquaintance with the ancient history of the city is simply mesmerizing, ... Read full review

Evaluation @ 10

Stone Theater 01 April 2014

MariaSmart

was here in July 2013

In Kemer, my family and I visited last summer. My parents have never been to Turkey, and I decided to arrange a holiday for them! For the rest chose the city of Kemer, as parents simply adore the sea in combination with mountain ranges. One of the most memorable excursions we had was a trip to Phaselis. A great impression on me was made by the theater, which belonged to the Byzantine period. It is made of stones, which used to sit instead of the usual shops. While we were driving to Phaselis, I was amazed by an amazing ... Read full review

Evaluation @ 10

Where the soul rests November 14, 2013

Ksana

was here in June 2013

Phaselis is a quiet harbor with beautiful nature and ancient ruins.
You can go to Phaselis by bus from any village near Antalya - on dolmushe. Entrance to the Phaselis Museum costs 8 lira, and now, pay attention only in lira, forget you about rubles or dollars, you will not find the exchanger in a coniferous forest, so think about it in advance. The open-air museum opens at 9 o'clock. no ..
You'll have to walk 15 minutes to the sea and beautifully rising ruins, gates and pristine purity ... Read full review

Evaluation 10

Phaselis and his story October 25, 2013

Aida Aliyeva

was here in September 2013

Phaselis, this is one of the old Turkish cities delivery. It is located at the very mountain of Takhtaly and close enough to the resort town of Kemer. The ancient history of this place allowed them to visit several states and see different empires. In this place, the remains of the emergence of past civilizations, their history of life and fall, have been preserved. Phaselis is famous not only for its ruins, but also for indescribably beautiful nature, its breathtaking views and a lot of interesting places. In a beautiful pine forest ... Read full review

Evaluation 10

Phaselis - an excellent chance for self-guided tours August 30, 2013

Anna

was here in June 2011

Of course, in the Bay of Phaselis there are a variety of excursions, both water and land, but perhaps if you have a rest in the Kemer region, it's easiest to go there yourself. We rested in the village of Tekirova, rented bicycles and drove off, did not go very long - about 10 minutes, from Tekirova we went along the road towards Antalya and the indicator of Phaselis can not be missed. The entrance is paid, there is a barrier, but inexpensive, something about 5-10 lira. The place is very picturesque, stunningly clean water, the ruins of the city, ... Read full review

Evaluation 10

Phaselis - heavenly corner August 20, 2013

Alina

was here in June 2012

An indelible impression was left after visiting such an attraction in the vicinity of the resort of Kemer, as an antique the city of Phaselis. It is located in a beautiful pine forest on a picturesque peninsula at the foot of Mount Olympos, almost from anywhere through pine branches you can see the gentle sea. Striking with its beauty is the dense tropical vegetation, in which the ruins of the most ancient civilizations are hidden.
It is simply not possible to find a better place for creating a diverse photo shoot. Here and the remains ... Read the full review