Perge

An ancient city situated amidst the Catarrhactes and Cestrus rivers, east of the Antalya province in Turkey, Perge dates back to the Bronze Age. It is famous for its splendid architecture associated with the Hellenistic Period and is home to several impressive structures. The highlight of Perge is the Stadium of Perge and a Greco-Roman theatre. Another popular attraction is Hadrian’s Gate, a three-arched marble gateway with intricate carvings.

The entrance to the city is through a massive Hellenistic gate with a circular tower on each side and four arches. Just past the gates are the southern nymphaeum and some well-preserved baths (featuring beautiful marble) on the left and on the right is the square-shaped agora. The former theatre could seat about 12,000 people while the latter, with its marble reliefs, could seat about 15,000 people. A key feature of Perge is its Colonnaded Street which was used for socialising. Bordering the street were several shops and a water canal ran through the middle. Perge is an excellent location for photography.