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Where is the Aspendos Theater and how to get there?

The Aspendos Theater, which stands out as one of the best of the Roman period that has survived to this day, hosts hundreds of thousands of local and foreign tourists every year. Those who are considering coming here are looking for answers to the questions of where and how to get to the Aspendos Theater.

Aspendos Theater, one of the most famous theaters from Roman times to date, is among the places visited by local and foreign tourists every year. With an area of ​​between 15,000 and 20,000 inhabitants, the Theater of Aspendos is one of the must-see places.

Information about the theater history of Aspendos

The Aspendos Theater, said to have been built by two wealthy brothers named Curtius Crispinus and Curtius according to the inscriptions during the reign of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the 2nd century, is one of the most significant sites that have survived to this day. Consisting of two parts, one above and one below, the rows of seats are separated by a horizontal transition called the diazoma.

With a total of 41 rows of seats, 21 below and 20 above, the Aspendos Theater fascinates everyone with its history. Visited by the great leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in 1930 and instructed to "repair and reuse", the Aspendos Theater now hosts the "Opera and Ballet Festival" organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Where is Theater of Aspendos?

Aspendos Theater is located in the Serik district of Antalya, which is visited by millions of domestic and foreign tourists every year, surrounded by its natural beauty, unique landscape, sun and sea. Aspendos Theater, which is located in Belkıs village, comes to you after passing Serik district for 5 km and 4 km from Belkıs sign.

How to get to the Theater of Aspendos?

To go to the Aspendos Theater, you must first go to the Serik district of Antalya. After arriving at Antalya bus station, you can easily reach the area by taking the bus to Serik area. After that you can get off at the minibus stop in front of the Aspendos Theater and continue your way from here.

For those arriving by private car, you can follow the road turning north from the 44th kilometer of the Antalya-Alanya road to get to the Aspendos Theater.