Aspendos, located on the Euromedion River(now the Köprülü River),

was once the eastrnmost city of the kingdom of Pergamum .

In Roman times it became an important trading centre. Today its main attraction is a beautifully preserved

Roman amphittheatre, built around AD 162 by the architect Zeno. The structure is enclosed by a stage building that once had a timber canopy.

The theatre hosts the annual Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival(mid -June-early July).

Aspendos also has a remarkable aqueduct, and numerous remains.

Arched Gallery : Running right round the top of the thearre, the restored gallery provided patrons with an all weather vantage point.

Amphitheathre : The amphitheathre which can seat 12,000 was maintained by the Selcuks and traces of 13th-century paint stil adorn the stage building.

Stage Building : The Stage building features carved niches intended to hold statues Originally , the niches were separated by columns.

Aqueduct : The aqueduct, built around AD 100 by the arcbitect tiberius Claudius Italicus ,incorporated a 1 km ( 0,5 mile) siphon system.

VISITORS CHECKLIST

• 50 km E of Antalya
• Open : 8am -7pm (summer)
• Early closing(4pm) for festival performance jun