Situated just about 50 km east of Antalya is Aspendos which once was an ancient Greco-Roman city more popularly known for having the best preserved and stunning theater of antiquity - the Aspendos Theater.
Built during 162 A.D, this 15,000 seater ancient theater has been well-preserved throughout thousands of years and has become one of the most visited and attractive historical sites to visit in Turkey.
Until today, the Aspendos Theater of Antalya still hosts some of the province’s major festivals, concerts and other events every year such as the Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival usually held in the months of June and July.
Aspendos is also one of the earliest cities to mint coins. It began issuing coinage around 500 B.C
