Sardis Ancient City

Historical landmark · Salihli ·

Sardis Ancient City

Historical landmark · Salihli ·

Ancient Jewish synagogue, mosaics, gymnasium, and early civilization ruins

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Zafer, Belediye Cd. No:124, 45300 Salihli/Manisa, Türkiye Get directions

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"The ancient capital of the Lydian kingdom, notable for its archaeological significance and historical claim as the place where money was first invented, making it a compelling stop for visitors interested in early civilization and regional history." - Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Sardis Ancient City

Jon W

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Ok for a quick visit. 3 euro entry fee also includes the Temple of Artemis, which visitors must drive to separately. Stadium and theater are currently closed.

yohan F.

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The City of Sardis. The capital of the Lydian empire of 200,000 inhabitants. Had the largest synagogue in Asia Minor and known for its elaborate Bath system and Gymnasium. A place you must see in turkey. This place in one of the seven churches mentioned in the bibile. The letter to the church in Sardis, warns its believers to Wake-up and take their walk with The Lord seriously.

Amrita S.

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I am surprised more people don't talk about this ancient city. So worth taking a detour to visit.

Anthony D.

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Visited the ruins while on group tour with members of my church. We were amazed with the excavated ruins dating back to the Byzantine and Lydian eras. The gymnasium building and synagogue mosaics were definite highlights.

Steven S.

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It's worth the trip. The synagogue is the largest antiquity of its kind

Vicky G.

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Sardis is really captivating with the walls renovated by Jewish people but still they preserved it so well

Kevin P.

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This was the fourth of the seven congratulations in the book of revelation that we saw yesterday and it was the least expensive and best one so far, helpful staff, nice shop, and ice cold drinks out front , don't forget there is more to see up the hill in another site and your 110 Turkish £ ticket covered it, on the same day

Steven W.

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Very well managed site near tiny town of Sart. This is obviously on the religious tour itinerary as buses come and go. The synagogue is impressive, very large but a bit boring. Just some walls. The giant stone urn in the middle is interesting with its companion photo and back story. The gymnasium is the star of the site. Very impressive Greek engravings still have deep red color. Obviously well cleaned. Suspicious in that a lot of brick work of recent origin likely holding the original columns up. Regardless, impressive. The ticket buildings are almost new, very nice. The WCs are in excellent shape. The site is surrounded by scented woods and wild flowers. There is hardly any parking, but street parking is easy at the site. 50TL about get is a good deal. The plane is mostly deserted, so take your time and enjoy the calm. Stark contrast to Ephesus.

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Sardis Ancient City

Jon W

Google

Ok for a quick visit. 3 euro entry fee also includes the Temple of Artemis, which visitors must drive to separately. Stadium and theater are currently closed.

yohan F.

Google

Amrita S.

Google

I am surprised more people don't talk about this ancient city. So worth taking a detour to visit.

Anthony D.

Google

Steven S.

Google

It's worth the trip. The synagogue is the largest antiquity of its kind

Vicky G.

Google

Sardis is really captivating with the walls renovated by Jewish people but still they preserved it so well

Kevin P.

Google

Steven W.

Google

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