Large amphitheatre with original seating capacity for 22,000 people. Quite a hike to get up to it but worth the effort.
Some older tourists will find the climb up taxing (I did) but it was very interesting when we got to the top. The extensive ruins give a good impression of the people's lives, especially if you have one of the qualified guides.
It is my impression and most of the ruins in Turkey and rebuilt in a way that you can appreciate how amazing it looked in the past but at the same time to see that they are ruins and it has been ruined through the time. I didn’t see many people in this place. Go to the theater (not as big as the one in Milete or Ephesus) and go to a place where you see some columns standing, it is a great spot for pictures.
Visited Kusadasi via Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship. As we have been to Ephesus previously, we wanted to do something 'different'. We had a small group tour with Turkey Ports of Call and they were excellent. Spoke very good English and the guide was well informed. We visited Priene, Miletus and Doganbey village. The ruins were every bit as amazing as Ephesus. There is still a lot that is uncovered and we hope some day we have a chance to go back and see the rest. THANK YOU TURKEY PORTS OF CALL for an amazing day!!!
The overall site is a little disappointing with a few good ruins here and there. It is wheelchair accessible for some parts and has a view of the valley below. Other than a few pillars and a decent sized theater, I wouldn't go out of my way to get here. We took a taxi to Priene, Miletus, and Dydima for 300 Turkish liras, which we bargained down from 350 they originally quoted us. I'd recommend to just skip this and go straight to Miletus and Dydima and probably get a better bargain.
After a steep climb the view was amazing. You can still see the streets where trade was carried out, and we met a team of archeologists who gave us a tour.A visit is well worth the effort. Some shady spots for a picnic too.
Very picturesque views from the top of the mountains, amazing sunset, beautiful antique theatre and very high and gorgeous temple's columns
As other reviewers have mentioned we were warned by our guide that this was a steep climb, that could be slippery, particularly coming down. Although we are in our seventies, we found the climb achievable, and the views from the top were extensive, from its commanding position on Mt.Mykale. It is smaller than Miletus, and perhaps less impressive as far as the ruins are concerned. As you progress along the steep path yo see the street remains at right angles (Hippodamus system). The Temple of Athena stands out against the sheer slopes of the mountain.
it's very very very old. It should have been preserved well. The ruins are almost gone already. The city is very well situtaed under a huge mountain and a great view.
The only bad thing I have to say was not enough time to explore on the RSD coach tour of the aegean coat because of having to fit three places in on the same day!