The City Gates and Walls:

Located only 15.7 km from our hotel, the city gates of the ancient city bear the traces of Roman architecture. The South Gate (or "Antalya Gate") is the first building that visitors to the city see and is very well preserved. The city walls around Perge show how strong the city defences were. Also, some parts of the city walls are still standing. 

The Theatre:

Perge Theatre, one of the most impressive structures of the ancient city of Perge, gives visitors to the city the opportunity to make a historical journey. With a capacity of 15,000 people, the theatre is a typical example of Roman theatre structures. It exhibits a fascinating view with its stage structure and seating areas bearing the traces of Greco-Roman architecture. Cultural events are still held in the theatre today.

The Stadium

Another important structure of Perge is the stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 12,000 people. The stadium, where athletics races and other sports events were held in ancient times, was an important part of the social life of the city. The 200-meter-long stadium is quite large and impressive.

The Agora (Market Area):

The Agora, located near the centre of Perge, is the area where trade and social life came to life and markets were established. Shopping, exhibitions and religious ceremonies organised here had an important place in the daily life of the people. The columned structures and sculpture remains from the Roman period are particularly noteworthy in this area.

The Basilicas and Temples:

Perge was home to many temples and basilicas. One of the most remarkable among them is the Temple of Apollo. In addition, the basilicas in the city stand out as impressive religious buildings of the Roman period. Perge's religious buildings reveal the city's cultural richness and multifaceted religious beliefs.

The Waterways and Baths of Perge

Perge also draws attention with its developed infrastructure, waterways and baths. The aqueducts and cisterns in the city are among the wonders of engineering of the Roman period. These water structures show Perge's advanced water distribution system and how the city ensured hygiene conditions.

Baths were an important part of social life. The Roman baths in the city are very well preserved and give visitors clues about the lifestyle of the period. The baths were also used as a social meeting point.

The Artistic and Cultural Heritage of Perge

Perge is home to many examples of Roman and Hellenistic art. The Perge Mosaic is one of the city's most famous works of art and is known as one of the largest mosaic collections in the world. These mosaics are enormous works of art, decorated with scenes of daily life and mythological figures from the Roman period. Likewise, sculptures and reliefs are among the important elements that show the artistic richness of Perge.

The Importance and Current Status of Perge

Perge is an area of great importance both archaeologically and culturally. Excavations since the 1960s have unearthed the structures, works of art and many remains of daily life in the city. Today, the ancient city of Perge is on the UNESCO World Heritage Provisional List. In addition, events such as the Perge Festival organised in the city offer an important opportunity to keep the cultural heritage of the ancient city alive and pass it on to future generations.

Information for Visits

The entrance to the ancient city of Perge is from the Aksu district and transportation is very easy. While exploring the city, visitors can visit important structures such as the ancient theatre, the stadium, temples and aqueducts. In addition, the statues and mosaics excavated around the ancient city are exhibited in Antalya Museum.

Perge is a site of great importance, both archaeologically and culturally.