Aspendos Amphitheatre, Turkey
From series “Ancient Amphitheaters and Arenas, That Are Still Operational”
Turkey is famous for a variety of beautiful ancient amphitheatres. Nowadays, however, only a few of them are used today for cultural events. One of these amazing ancient theaters is located in the city of Aspendos. Together with the preserved aqueduct, the amphitheater is the main historical attraction of the ancient city. Many beautiful legends are associated with these constructions. According to one of them, two talented architects dreamed of marrying the emperor’s daughter, who was famous for her spiritual beauty.
The Emperor promised to give his daughter in marriage to the one who would build the most necessary building for the city. Thirty years it took one architect to build an aqueduct, and exactly the same to the second to build a wonderful amphitheater. The king was so impressed with their work that he could not choose his future son-in-law, and promised to do justice. He decided to cut the daughter in half. Then the architect Zenon, who built the amphitheater, decided to abandon his "half" and saved the life of the aged 30-year-old beauty. With that he immortalized his name in history.
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ATM bankomat: 'Türkiye İş Bankası Atm' located in 0.95 km (
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Car rental office: 'Famous Rent a car' is located in 31 km (
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Fuel station: 'Opet Manavgat' in 3.08 km
Supermarket: 'Aspendos Market' in 1.03 km
Parking: 'Aspendos Otoparkı' in 0.13 km
Apotheek: 'Yağmur Eczanesi' in 5.36 km
Police station: 'Serik Polis Merkezi Amirliği' in 6.92 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Zenon Cafe' in 0.2 km
Railway station: 'lti Xanthe Resort & Spa' in 21 km
Nearest airports:
» Antalya Airport AYT - in 32 km
» Kastelorizo Island Public Airport KZS - in 167 km
» Konya Airport KYA - in 169 km
» Afyon Airport AFY - in 205 km
» Dalaman Airport DLM - in 213 km
» Antalya Airport AYT - in 32 km
» Kastelorizo Island Public Airport KZS - in 167 km
» Konya Airport KYA - in 169 km
» Afyon Airport AFY - in 205 km
» Dalaman Airport DLM - in 213 km
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Crystal Waterworld Resort & Spa
Located in 11 km from Aspendos Amphitheatre
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Featuring laminate flooring, the elegantly decorated rooms of Crystal Waterworld are equipped with a satellite TV, air conditioning and a minibar. … More: photo, rates and booking
Zen Villa
Located in 12 km from Aspendos Amphitheatre
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Rooms: 2
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Air-conditioned accommodation is fitted with a living area including flat-screen satellite TV. It also features a private bathroom with a shower and … More: photo, rates and booking
Flash Hotel
Located in 13 km from Aspendos Amphitheatre
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Rooms: 29
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Rooms: 29
All rooms include a mini refrigerator and a wardrobe. They also have a private bathroom with a toilet, shower and a hairdryer. Some rooms offer a … More: photo, rates and booking
Paradise Town
Located in 14 km from Aspendos Amphitheatre
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Rooms: 3
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Each villa offers a living room with a seating area, TV and a dining table. Each room is air-conditioned and the bathroom has a hairdryer and a … More: photo, rates and booking
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