Perge

Just east of Antalya, Perge unfolds as one of Türkiye’s most impressive ancient cities, a place where the scale of the classical world can still be felt in stone. Its origins reach back to the Bronze Age, and over time it grew into an important city of Pamphylia, later flourishing under Roman rule. Today, Perge is especially admired for the breadth of its ruins and for its place on Türkiye’s UNESCO Tentative List. There is also a striking sense of continuity here. Excavations have revealed the city’s long development across multiple eras, while many of the sculptures discovered at Perge are now considered among the masterpieces of Roman art. For travellers exploring Antalya and its surroundings, Perge remains an essential stop, monumental, historic, and deeply evocative of Anatolia’s ancient past. 

Perge Highlights

• Visit Perge near Antalya for one of Türkiye’s most impressive ancient cities.
• Explore Roman streets, a grand theater, baths, and a well-preserved stadium in a remarkable archaeological site.
• Add Perge to your Türkiye itinerary for history, archaeology, and ancient heritage.