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The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins

Perge

Antalya, Turkey

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RUINS & SITES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 48 2026
Perge

An ancient city about 18 km east of Antalya in the Aksu district, once the capital of Pamphylia. Visitors walk a long colonnaded street with a water channel down its middle, past city gates, baths, fountains and the stadium.

Highlights

  • Colonnaded street with water channel
  • Hellenistic towers and city gates
  • Stadium

Good to know

  • Entry by ticket or Museum Card
  • Parking fee 30 TL
  • Allow three to four hours

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