Sightseeing in Altinkum

Temple of Apollo
For sightseeing in Altinkum, the number one choice is the Temple of Apollo. A short bus ride costing 1 Lira (around 40p) takes you to the stunning Temple of Apollo, and for less than £1 admission fee, you can spend a few hours sightseeing in Altinkum, exploring the Temple of Apollo and the grounds, leaving extra time to look around the traditional carpet shops, which is an experience in itself.

The shop owner will sit you down with some tea and show you some carpets, whilst explaining the process to you and showing off the high quality of the carpets.

Built in 300BC, the Temple of Apollo was destroyed in the 1800's and then partly restored. It houses the figure of Medusa, who as legend has it, turned evil people to stone. However, when fighting with Alexander the Great, he reflected her powers, turning her to stone - see the picture at the top on the right. The story goes that people would travel miles and miles to seek advice from the oracle of Apollo. To do so they'd have to wash in the well outside the Temple, and then pay a fee; be it currency or fish (!) before entering the temple to have a sleep as Apollo would come to them in a dream as they slept with the answers to the question they pondered.

The general understanding of the Temple of Apollo is that it dates back to 200BC, however recent archeological excavations have unearthed the possibility that parts of the Temple of Apollo could date right back to 800BC!

Ephesus
The stunning site of Ephesus is just an hour's drive from Altinkum, and as such many day trips to Ephesus for a reasonable price. To find out more about Ephesus click here...

Pamukkale
Pamukkale; also known as the Cotton Castle, is traveling distance from Altinkum. It is known as the Cotton Castle because it resembles huge cotton balls, as cascading mineral waters have turned the stone white over thousands of years.

There's a huge amount of sightseeing to be done along the Aegean coast, click here for more sights that are accessible if you're staying in Altinkum.

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