Ancient City Of Miletus

A birthplace of philosophy, art and urban imagination

Miletus stands as a symbol of how far thought can travel. Once a thriving port and a centre of early science, it produced minds like Thales and Anaximander. Its grid-planned streets, towering theatre and preserved remains tell a story of vision, inquiry and trade. The past feels remarkably present here, and its quiet grandeur lingers long after you leave.

You can see the ruins from the Hellenistic, Roman, Eastern Roman and Turkish periods in Miletus as it had been home to several important civilizations throughout history. These include the theater from the Hellenistic Period, Hereon, Sanctuary of Apollo, Gymnasium, warehouse from the Hellenistic Period, South Agora, Eastern Roman Bath from the Roman Period, Eastern Roman Church, St. Michael's Church from Turks, caravanserai, dervish lodges, baths, Kirk Merdivenli Mosque, Ilyas Bey Mosque and Complex. In particular, the well-preserved theater from the Roman Period with a capacity of 15 thousand people and excellent acoustics is worth seeing.

The Ancient City of Miletus, which pioneered free thinking and where science was born and philosophers lived, is only 28 km from Anda Barut Collection. The ancient city, a must-visit place during your vacation in Didim, is an exceptional site to explore for those who are into archeology, thanks to its atmosphere and intellectual identity...

Located right across the ancient city, Miletus Museum is where historical remains from the Ancient City of Miletus and Priene and the Temple of Apollo in Didim are exhibited. During your vacation at Anda Barut Collection, you can take a break from the sun to explore mystical beauties of Didim, as well as the Ancient City of Miletus and Miletus Museum. You can also get to know Thalesi, the father of philosophy, who once lived in Didim, Isidoros, the architect of Hagia Sophia, and Daphnis, the architect of the Temple of Apollo, better.