You must see this place, especially if you are archaeologist or you like archeology. Not many tourists so you can peacefully enjoy the ancient city.
This site was large and full of photo opportunities. The only bad thing was that we didn't have a lot of time to explore this site because on the RSD coach tour of the Aegean Coast - we were visiting three sites on one day.
There is quite a lot to see of the remains of the Roman baths with statues etc.It is also quite easy to access.
Miletus was loads of fun! The ruins are expansive and very interesting. Unfortunately, much of he area was under a bit of water (apparently it floods annually), but that did not really hinder us appreciating the ruins. We were able to access almost every part of the site, with the exception of the mosque. We were the only ones there in February, and we enjoyed the adventure of having to find our way around the water, and at one point even traipsing through a farmer's field! While Ephasus is the main attraction in this part of Turkey, I would highly recommend a trip to Miletus! It's only about an hour from Kusadasi, and well worth the visit!
Although it is ancient it is still very impressive. Avoid going there during very hot season. The ancient theater is very interesting.
We didn't go to Miletus with a tour guide or tour group; we paid a taxi driver to take us from Kusadasi and wait while we explored the site. The cost for the entrance ticket was 10 TL. Audio guides were listed for 15 TL, but there was no one in the booth to buy from when we arrived, so we just made a go of it with the maps we got with our tickets. There was an attendant there when we left.We had a blast exploring Miletus on our own, but it might not be for everyone. When we arrived, at about 10am, we were the only ones at the site. We didn't see another soul, save the stray cats that are everywhere in the region, until we stumbled upon a large tour group at the last ruin before we hit the exit. It was fun for us to feel like the only people around for miles.The map guide has some good information about each set of ruins in the town, but the sites are not marked at all. So even if we had been able to buy audio guides, I'm not sure they would've been so useful. Due to the annual flooding that happens in the area, we weren't able to see every single ruin we wanted to, though we got pretty close. We also ended up traipsing by a flock of sheep and then through a farmer's nearby fallow cotton field in order to get to the next site on our map. Miletus is in quite a rural area. Our favorite ruins in Miletus were the theater, the Ionic colonnade, the Faustina baths, and a building we couldn't identify, but may have been an inn or a monument.If you don't mind being really independent, and you're good at reading maps, you'll be fine on your own. If you want to learn more information about the ancient town of Miletus, then a guided tour is probably better for you. Either way, the ruins at Miletus are worth a morning!
What a surprise! Spent 3 hours here, could have spent more. Completely unexpected but vast ruins- baths, a huge amphitheatre, bouletarion, and more. Literally the only ones here other than some archeologists doing some exavating .
Very impressive site- which we knew little about before our visit. Set on a hillside the most impressive part is the Great Theatre, with 15,000 seats- it was the commerciaql and administrative centre for Miletus from 700 BC to 700AD. Once a port, the silting of the Meander river has pushed this 10Km inland. Well worth a visit.
Of historical interest, but not as impressive as other nearby sites. Fine for a stop on a day tour. You might find an ancient pottery shard!
The strategically located port has lost it's sea which can now be seen in the far distance. However it has a fine amphitheater and excellent Roman baths. As you alight from the coach you are immediately impressed by the Theatre in front of you experiencing the impact this view had on visitors some 2000 years ago and you remain impressed as you tour the site which has limited ruins which are still to be seen.