Aspendos is an ancient city situated 46km east of Antalya that we visited on our drive from Cappadocia to Antalya. It is famous because its two storey amphitheatre is virtually intact with minimal modern restoration. This is due to the extensive repairs made in the early 13th century by a Seljuk Sultan. The amphitheatre hosts an annual ballet and opera festival, recently resumed post pandemic.
Termessus is a Psidian city 17km north-west of Antalya in an area that is now a National Park. It was founded on a natural mountain platform. From the car park at 880m we climbed to 1,050m to find the amphitheatre, a spectacular view and only a few other visitors. It is no surprise that Alexander the Great was unable to take the city, despite besieging it. He likened the city to an eagles nest.
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