Termessos

Termessos is a mountaintop city and one of the best-preserved ancient locations in Turkey, famous for the remains of old structures. It is located in the Gulluk Dagi National Park north-west of Antalya, divided into the Upper City and Lower City. Also called Eagle’s Nest, it is visited for its natural and architectural splendour. Termessos has ruins of the temples, cemeteries with rock-cut tombstones, houses, statues, etc

A dilapidated structure that served as the bath and gymnasium stands just past the entrance and has a courtyard and several vaulted rooms inside. There is an Agora, an open-air market, and a typical Roman theatre nearby. Next to it is an odeon or a smaller theatre. It overlooks the stunning Pamphylia region and the Taurus Mountains and is excellent for photography. There is also a cafe and a small museum near its entrance. It is accessible via a car or taxi from Antalya and an approximately one-hour-long walk from the car park. The best way to explore the city is on foot, and it is recommended to visit early in the morning.