Sardis Ancient City

Travel back in time to the Lydian Kingdom

The ruins of ancient Sardis (or Sardes) can easily be reached from Manisa or Izmir. The site is well preserved and looked after and there is public facilities for visitors. It was the capital of the L...

Sardes, in the middle of nowhere and I was there!

Sardes is the most difficult ancient city to reach by public transport so rent a car is the easiest way for me. There are trains or buses going regularly from İzmir but still it will require extra eff...

A trip back to the Lydian capital

Imagination is required to understand the splendour of the Lydian capital. We are helped in that by the reconstruction of the Gymnasium. While the visit is superlative if you know the history of Sardi...

Impressive restored gymnasium and synagogue

On a tour of ancient sites this didn’t disappoint. Really gives an idea of the size and complexity of the cities of the past. Helps to read a little of the Lydian and Croesus history before visiting. ...

Capitol of Lydia

It is almost as large as Ephesus. In good condition, bilingual info boards are available. One ticket grants you to visit both gymnasium and artemis temple (they are not in the same site but very close...