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Perge Ancient City

Last updated: August 2026 Read time: 3 min
Location Aksu district (17km NE)
Hours 08:00–19:00 daily 08:00–17:30 daily Last entry: 1 hour before closing
Ticket price from $12
Typical visit 1.5–2 hours
Nearest transport Local bus to Aksu + short walk/taxi, or direct taxi (~$25-40)

Perge Ancient City Antalya — Perge is a Roman and Hellenistic ancient city near Antalya, known as “Parha” in the Hittite period and once one of Pamphylia’s most prosperous cities, with extensive surviving ruins including a stadium, colonnaded main street and city gates. It’s a larger, more sprawling site than Aspendos, better suited to visitors who enjoy walking through extensive ruins rather than a single monument.

Why visit Perge Ancient City? (Perge Ancient City Antalya)

Perge’s roots trace back to the Hittite period under the name Parha, later developing into one of the wealthiest cities in Roman Pamphylia — a status reflected in the scale of what survives: a well-preserved Roman stadium believed to have held around 12,000 spectators, an extensive colonnaded street lined with column bases and shop foundations, and monumental city gates including the horseshoe-shaped Hellenistic Gate. Much of the marble statuary in Antalya Museum’s collection was excavated here — worth pairing the two once the museum reopens from its current closure for a fuller picture of the site’s history. Entry runs 17km from central Antalya in the Aksu district, reachable by public bus followed by a short walk or taxi.

Source: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

What should I know before visiting?

  • The site is large and mostly unshaded — budget at least 1.5–2 hours and bring water.
  • Consider the Turkey Museum Pass if also visiting Aspendos, Termessos or Phaselis.
  • A local bus runs to the Aksu stop, followed by a 1.5–2km walk or short taxi to the entrance.
  • Wear sturdy shoes — much of the ground is uneven ancient paving.

How much are tickets and what are the hours?

Admission runs approximately $12–15 (around 250–300 TL, prices adjust periodically). Open daily, 08:00–19:00 in summer.

How do I get to Perge Ancient City from Antalya center?

Perge sits 17km northeast of central Antalya in the Aksu district. Take a local bus to the Aksu stop, then walk roughly 1.5–2km or take a short taxi to the site entrance; a taxi direct from Lara or Konyaaltı runs roughly $25–40.

Perge: Interesting Facts

  • Known as “Parha” during the Hittite period, among the oldest recorded names for the site.
  • Its Roman stadium held an estimated 12,000 spectators.
  • Much of the marble statuary in Antalya Museum was excavated at Perge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take a local bus to the Aksu stop, then walk about 1.5-2km to the entrance, or take a taxi directly from Lara or Konyaaltı for roughly $25-40.


They’re different in character — Perge offers a larger, more sprawling ruin field to walk through, while Aspendos centers on one exceptionally intact theater; many visitors combine both in the same day trip.

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