Denizli is a very old settlement. In the city, many works from antiquity are emerging. It was taken under protection in the remaining ancient cities. There are also antique cities that are under protection between frequented by tourists. In Laodikeia, people are attracted to different structures and materials used. You imagine life that dates back hundreds of years. You’re falling for time. Then you look at the world you live in. You can not say “Who came, who passed”.

History of Laodikeia City

This is a very old city. Milattan is ahead of you. It was founded in the first century. It’s a pretty well built city. Right next to the river flows. It was very important to be close to water resources. When you enter the city, you notice and get it. The buildings that resemble water arches have built on the banks of the river. On behalf of the city he took the founder of Antiokhos. The Romans loved this city. For this reason, they have presented many works and works to the city. You can notice Roman-made works in the city.

Christianity is spread in the city. You can understand this from the church. Even Christians in the church are very important. The cause was one of the most important churches in Asia or one of the oldest churches. However, it is not possible to say that the church is standing still. But if you come across a ritual, Christian priests and Christians come here for a ritual meeting. The city has undergone a major depression after the milat and collapsed.

Laodikeia Antique City Places of Interest

In the city there is everything you can see in the ancient city. But the buildings are a bit different. If you have already visited the ancient city, do not expect to see a very different work here. It still has to be seen. Every ancient city has its own proverb. It is not difficult to understand this from standing structures.

There is a big theater. It’s on the north side of the city. A huge theater of 20 thousand people. The orchestra is standing but the other parts are in ruins. It resembles a classic romance theater. They did a little theater except for the big theater. This is 15 thousand people. Only the orchestra is standing there. Let’s go to the stadium. 350 meters long and 60 meters wide. Built in the shape of an amp. There are 24-digit spectator towers around the audience.

There is one fountain called monumental. They built the Romans. It’s right in the middle of the city’s biggest street. Fountain has 2 pools. One looks east, the other west. It was discovered by Canadian diggers. Mythological topics are included in the reliefs of Çeşmen. It was also used as a christening pool. Born children were baptized in the pools of the fountain in the middle of the city. On the north side of the city there is a parliament, which has only seats left. At the same time there is a large temple in this place.

Visits to Laodikeia City

To visit the city, you can go every day of the week except Monday. The museum is open for sightseeing between 09.00 – 17.00 hrs.

If you have a museum card, you can go for free and visit the city. However, if you do not have a museum card, you can log in by paying 20 liras.

Where and How to Get to Ancient City of Laodikeia?

The ancient city which is located at a place very close to Denizli center. You can get to the city of Laodikeia by taking minibuses from the center. There are agents operating this point directly. But if you plan to go with your private car, you will have to head north to the city center. If you use the Ankara Bulvarı road and follow the signs of Laodikeia, it will take you to the city. Kent is only 6 kilometers from the city center.