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Talk about bucket list experiences! Visit Aphrodite at Aphrodisias in Turkey and check another UNESCO site off your bucket list.
Visit Aphrodite at Aphrodisias in Turkey
If you would ask us to describe Aphrodisias in Turkey with only one word, we’d have to pick amazing. Aphrodisias is indeed amazing for a large number of reasons. Here are five reasons why Aphrodisias is amazing and why you need to visit it:
- Aphrodisias isn’t overrun by tourists yet. Though visitor numbers are growing, with almost 50.000 people visiting last year, it is still possible to walk around the site in relative quietness. You may encounter a group from time to time, but nothing compared to the crowds at Ephesus, especially if you visit Aphrodisias out of season, as we did.
- Aphrodisias is named after Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Now, how amazing is that!
- Aphrodisias had a famous sculpture school. Admire the fabulous work of the artists on site.
- Aphrodisias is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Anatolia. While it may be world-famous for its Tetrapylon, there is so much more to discover.
- Aphrodisias has a 262m long stadium that will make your jaw drop. It is relatively intact and utterly spectacular.
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2 Reviews on “Aphrodisias”
Aphrodisias is a picturesque Hellenistic/Roman city located in S.W. Turkey not far from Pamukkale. I have visited several times and like it for its peace and quiet and its attractive location. It is particularly impressive in early spring when there is still snow on the mountains and wild flowers bloom everywhere amongst the ancient masonry.
Famous for its statuary the on site museum is well worth a visit. Both the theatre and stadium are striking.
See here for a detailed description and city plan:
http://aphrodisias.classics.ox.ac.uk/
Great Info, an awesome site, I wouldn’t miss the site museum, which features a unique statue of Aphrodite with special dress remeniscent of Artemis of Ephesus. There’s also an interest inscription about a Jewish soup kitchen, which features my name