Visit Historic Ruins at Aspendos

The ruins of the ancient city of Aspendos are located about 18 miles east of Antalya. Aspendos was founded in the 5th century BC and was a major center of the region. The city reached its peak in the 2nd century AD but was destroyed by an earthquake in the 7th century AD. The most notable feature of the Aspendos ruins is the well preserved theater. The theater has a capacity of 15,000 spectators and is one of the largest in the world. Other notable features include the city walls, the agora, and the basilica.