Phaselis

Phaselis is located some 70 km south-west of Antalya, reached by a scenic coastal road. It was the last city on the Eastern border of Lycia, colonized by people from Rhodes in the 7th century BCE. The city is very picturesque with its three harbors, still can be seen today, one can enjoy crystal clear waters to swim in any of these ancient harbors above the ancient pier.

The ruins survived to the present day are mostly from the Roman and the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) periods. These are lined on both sides of the main street that forms the main axis of the city and connects the north-south ports. The street expands between the agora and the theater creating a small square. Steps in the southeast corner of the square provide access to the theater and acropolis. The theater is a typical small size Hellenistic Period theater.

The first monuments that welcome you are the monumental tombs, and the great view of the military harbor. You can see the aqueduct system once carrying water to the central baths of Phaselis. You walk from the main street to reach the agora and the small theater which is in a particularly good preservation. You can continue to the south harbor, passing the remains of a monumental gateway built during the time of Emperor Hadrian. From the south harbor you can also enjoy the great view of “Solyma” Tahtalı Mountain that dominates the city.

Visitors can explore this ancient city until 21:00 in the summer.