Arykanda
Arycanda or Arykanda (Ancient Greek: Ἀρύκανδα or Ἀρυκάνδα) is an Ancient Lycian city, former bishopric and present Catholic titular see in Antalya Province in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Arykanda was a rich but remote city built upon five large terraces high on a mountain slope, today located near the…
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- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Finike, Antalya
- Civilisation
- Anatolian heritage
- Period
- Classical–Roman–Byzantine
Through time
The story
Arycanda or Arykanda is an Ancient Lycian city, former bishopric and present Catholic titular see in Antalya Province in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.
Arykanda was a rich but remote city built upon five large terraces high on a mountain slope, today located near the small modern village of Aykiriçay on the Elmalı-Finike road.
The excellent state of preservation is due to its remote location and the city's early abandonment. The site has been partly excavated and restored by an Ankara University team.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Theatre
- Stadium
- Agoralar
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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