Perge Ancient City

Perge Ancient City is located in Aksu district, 17 kilometers east of Antalya city center. Perge, one of the orderly cities of Anatolia during the Roman Period, is especially famous for its architecture and sculpture. The sculptures found in the ancient city have made the Antalya Museum an important sculpture collection. In Perge, there is a well-preserved theater with a capacity of 15 thousand spectators, a stage building and a B.C. There is a stadium built in the 2nd century. Other important structures of the city in ancient times include the agora, towers, fountains, baths and columned streets. In addition, St. Paul's missionary travels to Perge make the city important for Christianity.