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EnglishTlos Antik Kenti
About 40 km from Fethiye, in the village of Yaka in Seydikemer, Tlos sits on a rocky outcrop commanding the Eşen Valley. Mentioned even in Hittite records, it was one of the six great cities of the Lycian League, each holding three votes. An Ottoman-era fortress on the summit, temple-fronted tombs carved into the rock, a theatre, a stadium and a Roman bath stand layered on a single hillside. Legend makes it the home of Bellerophon, rider of the winged horse Pegasus.
Highlights
Acropolis & Kanlı Ali Ağa Fortress
A fortress built in Ottoman times by the local feudal lord Kanlı Ali Ağa over Lycian and Byzantine walls; from the top the whole Eşen Valley and the Akdağ range lie at your feet.
Bellerophon Tomb & Rock Tombs
Among the temple-fronted rock tombs on the acropolis slope, the most famous bears a relief of Bellerophon riding Pegasus beside its doorway.
Yakapark
Just below Tlos, Yakapark's tables sit among water channels teeming with trout; a shaded lunch break cooled by spring water.
Places to visit
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Theatre & StadiumThe well-preserved Roman theatre facing the valley and the stadium at the foot of the city.
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Roman Bath (Seven Gates)The great bath famous for its seven arched windows opening onto the valley.
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Yakapark & Yaka VillageTrout restaurants, spring waters and a village breakfast.
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Saklıkent Canyon · 15 minFits in the same day: Tlos in the cool of the morning, the icy canyon in the afternoon.