Perge,Turkey

• Theatre — a large Roman theatre with good acoustics and tiered seating.
• Hellenistic Gate / North Gate — monumental city gate with detailed masonry.
• Colonnaded Street (Cardo) — long paved avenue flanked by columns and shops.
• Roman Baths — remains of the bathing complex with mosaics and service rooms.
• Stadium — one of the best-preserved ancient stadiums in the region.
• Agora and Market Areas — civic center with remains of shops and offices.
• Necropolis — extensive burial grounds with tombs and sarcophagi.

• Exceptionally long and well-preserved colonnaded street and sidewalks.
• Large Roman stadium that showcases ancient athletic architecture.
• Visible layers spanning Hellenistic, Roman and early Byzantine periods.
• Fine stonework on gates, cisterns and city walls.
• Mosaic fragments and reliefs illustrating local art and daily life.

• Self-guided or guided archaeological walks along the colonnaded avenue and through the theatre, baths and stadium.
• Photography of monumental architecture and archaeological details.
• Learning about early Christianity through the site’s historical connections (e.g. St. Paul).
• Combine Perge with nearby classical sites (Aspendos, Side) and the Antalya Archaeological Museum for context.
• Short hikes around the necropolis and outer walls to view tomb architecture.

Spring (April–June) and Autumn (September–October) for pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds. Early mornings are best for photography and avoiding heat.

Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers (July–August), mild, wetter winters (December–February). Shoulder seasons are warm and comfortable.

The site requires a paid entrance ticket; fees change periodically—check the official Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism website or local ticket office for current rates. Typical opening hours are daily, roughly 08:00–19:00 in summer and shorter in winter; last entry is usually 30–60 minutes before closing.

Located near Aksu, Perge is about 15–20 km east of Antalya city center and within a short drive of Antalya Airport (AYT). Reachable by car, taxi or local tour shuttles; some public buses and organized tours stop nearby. The archaeological site has uneven ancient stone surfaces and steps, so limited wheelchair access — sturdy footwear recommended.

2–3 hours to see the main monuments at a comfortable pace; longer (half-day) if you want quiet photography or to read onsite inscriptions and mosaics.

Comfortable walking shoes with good grip, sun hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, light layers for variable weather, and a small daypack. Bring a portable shade or umbrella in hot months and rain protection in winter.

Sample Antalya and Turkish regional cuisine in nearby towns: fresh seafood, kebabs, mezes and pide. Souvenirs include onyx and local stone crafts, handmade textiles, olive oil soap, local honey and postcards or replica coins from the archaeological site.