History and archaeology / Ancient city
Kibyra Ancient City
Gölhisar, Burdur
A UNESCO-candidate ancient city with a 10,000-seat stadium, a large odeon and a Medusa mosaic.
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Its story
Kibyra was built on the slopes west of Gölhisar district and became one of the largest cities in the region in the Roman period. Its stadium for about 10,000 people hosted gladiator shows; its odeon for about 3,000 is cited among the largest of its kind. The Medusa-head mosaic in the orchestra of the odeon is the city's best-known work. The basilica, agora, bath, gymnasium and theater are also among the buildings that can be visited. The city was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2016.
Key facts
- Admission
- Paid archaeological site; current information should be confirmed
- Best season
- April–June, September–October
- Getting there
- About 2 km west of central Gölhisar
- Visit duration
- 2 hours
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
37.16013, 29.48921
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://goturkiye.com/burdur/see | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibira