Olympos Ancient City lies in Kumluca, in Antalya Province on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. It is also known as Olimpos or the Olympos Archaeological Site, and it was once a city of the ancient Lycians. Visitors come to walk among its remains, which sit within a landscape of Mediterranean vegetation.
What you will see
- Rock tombs cut into the hillside, a feature the city is especially known for.
- A Roman theater, one of the main monuments on the site.
- Byzantine church ruins, showing the city's later history.
The setting
The ruins are surrounded by green growth, so the walk through them is as much about the surroundings as the stonework. The site is also near the eternal flames of Chimaera, a nearby phenomenon that many visitors make a point of seeing alongside the city.
If you are planning a visit, the contact number listed for the site is +90 242 892 1240. The address is Olympos, Kumluca, Antalya Province 07350, Turkey. For opening hours, tickets and the best way to reach the site from Antalya or the nearby coast, it is worth checking with the site directly before you set out.