Letoon
The sacred centre of ancient Lycia preserves adjacent temples, a theatre, inscriptions, water features, and remains linked to Leto, Apollo, and Artemis.
Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Country
- Türkiye
- Region
- Muğla Province
- Civilisation
- Lycian
- Period
- 6th century BCE–Roman period
- UNESCO
- World Heritage ↗
Through time
The story
Letoon or Letoum in the Fethiye district of Muğla Province, Turkey, was a sanctuary of Leto located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the ancient city of Xanthos, to which it was closely associated, and along the Xanthos River. It was one of the most important religious centres in the region though never a fully-occupied settlement.
Letoon was added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.
Adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What you will see
- Temple of Leto
- Temple of Apollo
- Ancient Theatre
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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