Perge is an important city of ancient Pamphylian, and is located 18 km far from Antalya. Perge was originally developed by the Hittites in 1500 BC
Perge has also religional importance for the Catholics. BECAUSE Paul preached some of his first sermons here. The theater stage has finely carved marble reliefs, other carvings from around the city are in the stadium. Amateur archaeologists will want to see the beautiful city gate, flanked by two majestic towers, a long colonnaded road once paved with mosaics and lined with shops, a large agora, the public baths and a gymnasium.
Swimmers and sunbathers alike enjoy Belek, a modern luxury Holiday Center and golfers' paradise, 40 km from Antalya. The National Golf Club is situated in Belek has a variety of water sports and a championship 18-hole golf course and a 9-hole Academy Course. Visitors can sample of Turkey some of the best cuisine and enjoy open-air disco for evening entertainment. A fotogenen Seljuk bridge crosses the river Kopru out of the way to Aspendos. The road past the Aspendos Jewelry Center at the Aspendos theater the best preserved ancient theatres, with 15000 seats. Even today, the theater galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testify to the architect's success. Nearby are the remains of a basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia.
And if you ever wondered how gold dust is a fine work of art or how precious stones are engraved, be sure to visit the Aspendos Jewelry Center, where jewellery can be observed at every stage in the large workshop.
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