Aspendos Amphitheater
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January 27
I adore this place. The ancient amphitheater of Aspendos. You can just go on an afternoon tour, take a walk and plunge into this incredible atmosphere. There are also concerts of stars here. Alessandro Safina performed here two years ago, and Sir Elton John himself a long time ago. Well, personally, I went to the Lights of Anatolia dance show. It was great, interesting, and atmospheric. The acoustics here are wonderful. It's a very beautiful place!
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November 25, 2024
Hello! In early October, we took an excursion to the show "Lights of Anatolia". I liked everything. It is very impressive, everything is here at once, a combination of the atmosphere of an ancient theater, acoustics, lighting effects and dynamic dancing. The actors are dancers of the highest class. Everything was so fast and synchronized, which was not surprising when the intermission was announced. They really need to rest. The Troy show.
What would I recommend. Take something soft with you to sit on, since you have to sit on stone steps. If you are not a VIP, as it was with us, then you will be seated in the middle and there will be soft pads. It should also be borne in mind that the steps are almost polished and slippery from this, I personally slipped and fell. Everything in the buffet is expensive. For example, ice cream is 5 euros. We found out about this when we bought it, there are no price tags)))
In general, I highly recommend it!
It cost us $65 each with the road and dinner
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January 3
A masterpiece! The views are unreal! Tickets have gone up a lot, around 500 lire. The architecture is fascinating. The events that take place in the Amphitheater are especially impressive. We went to a jazz concert and a ballet. The impressions are overwhelming - the starry sky, ancient walls and amazing music! Delight! My favorite place, I'm ready to come back here again and again!
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April 5
Well, it's just a delight! It turned out that we arrived and didn't know exactly where to go. Let's go where the majority went. We went for a walk, everything smells beautiful and delicious in spring. We looked into different buildings. They didn't dare go in with the bats, the squeaking was heartbreaking, it felt like there were a lot of them!
But where is the amphitheater itself? We drove an hour by car from Antalya for him.
And it turned out that it turned out so cool that we saved dessert for last! The amphitheater is something that just can't be! Is it possible to build in such a way that everything has been preserved in such perfect condition for more than 3,000 years? This masterpiece still stands before my eyes. I heartily recommend it!
If you get hungry, don't be fooled by the signs advertising the cafe next to the museum. It's a complete mess, designed for a stream. It's better to go to Serik or Belek, there are plenty of good cafes there.
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January 25
A place worth visiting in the off-season! The oldest functioning amphitheater with amazing acoustics! During the season, the place is crowded with tourists, and during the winter season it will be a real pleasure. Of the chips, go to Aisha's grandmother's house to the left of the aqueduct gate - a real immersion in village life, autumn is contrasting!
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April 7
The amphitheater has been remarkably preserved! A grandiose monumental building. Beyond the amphitheater is a huge bridge, surrounded by orange orchards - the beauty and fragrance are magical!
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March 16
I love such historical places, I feel the strength and power of the past centuries, you can really imagine how people walked here, lived, worked, raised children... In hundreds of years, they will also live, walk, and raise children.
And you're just a moment in this stream of time...
if you go into prose, it's really interesting, there's a lot to see, we've been wandering there for five hours, that's for sure!
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May 21
The amphitheater has been perfectly restored, while the rest of the sites have not yet been excavated or are in the process of being excavated. It's beautiful and atmospheric, but it certainly doesn't compare to Ephesus and Hierapolis near Denizli.
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January 31
The scale is impressive, and the centuries-old traditions of the people are felt. It's a breathtaking sight, at an incredible height. The infrastructure is so well thought out that it is hard to believe that it was 2 thousand years ago.
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December 6, 2024
It's very atmospheric. There is a breath of antiquity in everything, amazing architecture. I really liked it!
I recommend you to visit!
There is a large convenient parking! The staff is friendly, the performance is a fire!
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March 11
A very beautiful historical building, impressive for its location, age and the amount of effort invested in its construction. I've heard concerts are held there sometimes, but I didn't get there myself.
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April 14
A remarkable large-scale structure in excellent preservation. And there are many other buildings nearby. It makes sense to watch. Only the entrance is expensive. 17 euros per person. It's for foreigners. (Although admission to the Hermitage and our other museums is also expensive for foreigners). Children under seven are free. But it's worth it.
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May 13
An interesting ancient city with a very interesting architecture, the amphitheater itself is very well preserved, it even hosts concerts. There are ruins of the old town outside the amphitheater.
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April 3
An incredible place in terms of energy. I admire the scale and monumentality of the place. The beauty of the surrounding nature and the feeling of the spirit of the time of ancient Rome are amazing. It's very cinematic.
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November 14, 2024
We watched and listened to the Lights of Anatolia show. Cool.
Of course, lights and acoustic systems were added to the historical place. But where is it now without it.
The structure is impressive. If you have imagination, you can feel like a real patrician. Or by climbing to the top, the rabble.
You won't be able to jump on stage. Security.
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February 24
The greatest place! With a unique energy. A lot of impressions from the visit. I think this is the pearl of the Antalya coast. Must-visit
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May 3
Monumental, grandiose, impressive, fascinating! I recommend definitely visiting. The emotions from what I saw are off the charts.
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February 4, 2024
We watched the Lights of Anatolia show in the Aspendos Amphitheater. It looks very nice when all the girls and boys move in the same way and exactly to the beat of the music.
The exact date of the foundation of Aspendos is unknown: it is believed that this city appeared in Asia Minor around the XII century BC. It was part of either Lycia or Persia, and in the IV century BC. it was conquered by Alexander the Great. In the II century Aspendos became part of the Roman Empire and, along with neighboring Side, became one of the largest and most developed cities in this area. And in 165, the Aspendos amphitheater was built, which has been perfectly preserved to this day.
In ancient times, the Aspendos Theater was famous for its excellent acoustics. And it is also believed that it was here that the theater curtain was invented. We also advise you to pay attention to the interesting ornaments and stone sculptures of the stage – the ancient masters tried very hard so that you would not regret 35 lire for a ticket! In ancient times, the Aspendos Theater could accommodate about 15 thousand spectators, and a huge orchestra pit could accommodate half a thousand musicians. There are 41 auditorium rows in the Roman theater: the lower 20 were occupied by noble townspeople, the upper rows were crowded with commoners, they were separated from the rich by a wide passage.
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March 7
An interesting, historical place. We visited on our own, unfortunately, payment is made in cash or by card (Russians do not pass), there are no terminals and exchangers nearby. If you read the history before visiting, it will be interesting to climb the ruins.
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September 28, 2024
We visited the Tosca Opera and were delighted! Unreal acoustics, amazing atmosphere, listening to opera under the starry sky, goosebumps! We took VIP seats with soft pillows, 3 hours flew by unnoticed. The architecture is beyond praise
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March 14
One of the most interesting places in Turkey. Perge and Aspendos. And the original Statue can be found in the Antalya Archaeological Museum.
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February 22
Definitely worth a visit! The amphitheater is well preserved. A pompous place! Very impressive. You can also go up to the ancient city itself, but everything there has been preserved much worse than the amphitheater. Excavations and restoration work are underway, but this does not interfere with the inspection.
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April 2
We were here on our own in a rented car. I was very impressed. It's a pity we didn't get into the city itself, it was closed for excavations, it seems. But the amphitheater is even worth a look separately. I would come back here for the Lights of Anatolia show.
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September 29, 2024
A beautiful, fascinating place. We got to the ballet "Swan Lake". Acoustics and visibility from any location are good. To touch such a historical place in action is a great success.
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December 13, 2024
An incredible place with a fascinating atmosphere of antiquity. I was there at the Lights of Antalya concert show, I liked everything. Be sure to go, you won't regret it, I RECOMMEND IT.
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October 20, 2024
It's amazing! It is definitely worth visiting this ancient Roman theater, it is perfectly preserved, so concerts are held there. At the very top, the arched gallery is a great place for photos
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May 28
I really liked the amphitheater and the ancient city. People complain that admission is paid, but that's fair enough. It takes a lot of money to excavate and restore such relics!
This is a legacy, it must be protected.
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October 17, 2024
It is worth visiting not only as a historical city with an excursion, but also to listen to the opera under the open sky, an unforgettable experience, every year in September the opera festival takes place.Not only famous artists come on stage, but also local Anatolian cats. This is the first time I've done this.
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February 28
We got a lot of pleasant impressions, penetrated the Atmosphere of ancient eras, the show Lights of Anatoly was 100%%
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May 29, 2024
There is something in this -
in the theater ["... construction was started in the time of Anthony Pius and completed in the time of Marcus Aurelius (138-164)"] 41 "the auditorium: the lower 20 were occupied by noble townspeople, the upper rows [21] were crowded with commoners, they were separated from the rich by a wide passage"...
I remember the Soviet Classic:
"... three main objective and subjective signs describing the crisis situation developing in society on the eve of the revolution:
The upper classes cannot govern in the old way — the inability of the ruling class to maintain its dominance unchanged.
The lower classes do not want to live in the old way - a sharp aggravation above the usual needs and disasters of the oppressed classes and their desire to change their lives for the better.
A significant increase in the activity of the masses, attracted both by the whole situation of the crisis and by the "top" themselves to an independent historical performance."
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August 23, 2023
I watched a dance show in this ancient theater. It was amazing! Very atmospheric! The acoustics are amazing! I bought tickets through the hotel guide, so they brought us and took us away, I don't know how to get there on my own)
What is important! If you are going to a performance, then take mosquito repellent and a pillow/towel with you to make it sit softer. It will be uncomfortable for 2 hours on a bare stone.
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October 16, 2024
Gorgeous amphitheater, excellent preservation, plus restored / renovated ( renovated)), as concerts and performances are held there.
It is protected by UNESCO.
Restaurant
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March 11
It's a very atmospheric place!
For lovers of history and beyond, this place is a must-visit, in my personal opinion!
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March 17, 2024
A wonderful and wonderful place. very atmospheric. The surroundings breathe of antiquity. In moments, you can imagine yourself in those times. The amphitheater is perfectly preserved. The aqueduct looks spectacular. Maximum recommendations for visiting. Preferably in winter. It is very hot in summer.
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May 5
It's well preserved, it's interesting that it's still in operation, the rest of the city is still under excavation, in a couple of years I'll come back to see what they've excavated.
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November 25, 2024
We were here in September 2024 at a symphony orchestra concert. The combination of classical music and an ancient amphitheater is something exciting.
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May 25
We didn't get in, because payment is either by card or in lira. A local dealer in the parking lot offered an exchange at the rate of x2. Plus, the price tag is generally inadequate: 15 euros per person.
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April 21
Stop the ancient theater, not the amphitheater
For example, the colosseum in Rome is not an amphitheater in Aspendos, it is an ancient theater, for example, there is no amp theater in Anatolia, those that have not yet been excavated and unearthed, for example in the province of Aydin, it happens in the form of a merger of two semicircles. As a result, there is no amphitheater in Asia Minor, that is, Anatolia, there is an ancient theater
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May 13
It's beautiful, but it's prohibitively expensive for tourists.
150 euros per adult - entrance ticket to Aspendos Old Town
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June 7
If you want to have an idea of what an ancient theater looks like, then you need to come here and you don't have to go anywhere else. A must have for visiting.
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September 28, 2024
We found out about this place by chance, it's just WOW.
We were with three small children, it did not hurt at all to enjoy the ballet, the views for the photo are excellent.
A must-visit place. I recommend
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May 6
A very interesting and beautiful architectural object, I recommend you to visit
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August 20, 2024
I recommend everyone to go and see. This structure is very impressive. I was there at the dance performance "Lights of Anatolia". It's a beautiful sight.
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August 1, 2024
It's just amazing!I attended a concert of the famous Turkish dance group in this amphitheater in June.The story itself breathed in unison with the artists, the light show was beyond praise, even the stars blinked in tune with the gorgeous music.Everyone was delighted!
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October 30, 2024
We were at the evening show "Lights of Anatolia, the Troy show". Great evening and show, Bolin guys are professionals, I recommend it to everyone 👍
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December 14, 2024
Interestingly, it's atmospheric, it's better to go in the afternoon, when the buses with tourists start to leave, 2 hours was enough for me.
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January 10, 2024
The amazing preservation of the ancient structure is inspiring. An unambiguous place to visit is the best and largest preserved amphitheater in southern Turkey.
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December 13, 2024
For 15 euros, it may not give you any impressions, but if you have a museum card, then you should definitely visit here.
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May 11
Perfectly preserved. It's not the biggest, but it's definitely worth a visit.
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May 25, 2024
The Lights of Antalya concert was held in the amphitheater. The history of this place was briefly told by the guide, but you can find and read it in advance. I really liked this place - you feel like either an ancient Greek or a Roman .
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