It is believed that the ancient Aspendos was founded in the fifth century BC by colonists from Argos and the founder of the city called the seer Pug. To avoid attacks from the sea, the city was built at a distance of 16 km away, on the shore of the then navigable river Eurymedon (the current name of the river - Kepru). Aspendos was part of a Maritime Confederation of Delices up to 425 BC. According to the historian of those times of Strabo, the Persians were put to anchor their ships before the battle against Athenian sea Union, otherwise known as the Delian Confederacy. This is quite a large river trade port was captured by Alexander the Great in 333 year BC. When the commander arrived in Pamphylia, the people of Aspendos convinced him not to take the city and instead offered 50 gold talents, and a thousand horses. But they did not keep his promise, and Alexander invaded the city.

In 190 BC BC after the battle of SIBIL Aspendos became part of the Roman Empire. During this period the city reached its Zenith and became the three largest cities of Pamphylia. Rapid development of the city and its transformation into one of the largest shopping centers contributed to the mild climate and convenient location. Around Aspendos have any olive gardens and vineyards, there minted its own silver coins. In addition, in this city you can buy excellent horses. Famous port and trading city was selling corn, jewelry and wine. But after this prosperity and growth, the city, like the whole of Asia Minor, came under the rule of Byzantium and gradually fell into decay. In the VII century contributed to the raids of the Arabs, and in the early thirteenth century, Aspendos was conquered by the Seljuks and soon ceased to exist.

Now Aspendos is known for its amphitheatre, built in the second century and later restored by the Seljuks. The inscriptions engraved on the stones of the buildings on Hellenic and Latin languages, suggests that the theatre was dedicated to the family of the Emperor and built on the donations of two brothers Curtius Crispin and Curtius Auspicate. The impressive size of the building allowed him to accommodate about 17 thousand spectators, and the orchestra pit was designed for 500 musicians. At theatre 39 flights of steps, length 96 meters and the distance between them equal to half a metre. Over the stands is a beautiful arched gallery, which allowed viewers to stay in the shade, attending performances. In front of the amphitheatre is a rectangular room, in which there was a dressing room with five actors doorways and a small place to submissions. The wall of this room, facing into the hall, decorated with two rows of Windows. The architect of the theatre Zenon has designed it so that all viewers equally well hear even a whisper coming from the stage.

Theatre is the best preserved of the other ancient theatres in Turkey due to the strength of local limestone and strengthening the Seljuks his Northern wing of the brickwork when they converted it into a Palace. Amphitheater in some way bears the features of ancient Greek architecture, a semicircular shape and seats located on the hillside. In Roman times the theatre was beautifully decorated with marble and decorated with embossed patterns and sculptures. Its luxurious galleries, artwork scenes, ancient ornaments and great acoustics still amaze visitors. Discovered the theater was only in 1871, during one of the travels of count Landskonski on the edge. In one of the most striking historical beauties of the Anatolian Peninsula construction has evolved after an extensive renovation in the 1950-ies.

It regularly hosts classical music concerts, Opera and ballet performances. Its acoustics are so good that allows artists to perform without microphones. Such festivals usually begin in June and wanting to enjoy the spectacle so much that from Antalya Aspendos come whole buses with people. "On stage, and to this day there are the best Opera and Symphony orchestras. For example, Pink Floyd film the video for the music from the album "the Wall". Numerous concerts and shows held in the theatre until 2008, but now they are built in nearby Aspendos arena. The most popular show is called "Fire of Anatolia" and marks the same team. The entire tourist season, you can see it several times a week at 10 PM.

The ruins of a Roman Aqueduct that have retained their original height, can be seen at a distance of one kilometer from the city. In ancient times, he supplied Aspendos water. To this day it is the biggest in Turkey. Its length of over 20 km.

With the history of the construction of the aqueduct and theatre of Aspendos is an ancient legend. The king of the city was very beautiful daughter Semiramis and take her to wife dreamed of two architects. Then the king said that he would marry her can one of the contenders to see who can build the most magnificent building in the city. Grooms immediately set to work and completed construction at the same time: one of them built a theatre, another aqueduct. Both buildings were gorgeous and loved the king. Not knowing whom to prefer, the king invited the opponents to divide the Semiramis in half. The Creator of the aqueduct agreed on this option, but the second architect chose to abandon beauties in favor of his opponent. The king realized that the noble author of the theatre he loves his daughter and her wonderful husband. For this architect and married Semiramis.

Usually after a day of theatre guides conduct a walk through the ruins of the city. Some of this amazing and original buildings are still preserved and makes a unique impression. All remains still belong to the Roman period. From the North side of the theatre you can see the well-preserved stadium. Between the theatre and the stadium visible path leading to the Acropolis. Sign in through the East gate, one of three gates of the city. Here you will see part of the Basilica, which was actually only the Foundation. To the right of these buildings is a small fountain, which preserved only the front part. Massive buildings encountered on the way to the theatre from the side of the river Eurymedon, had once been a gymnasium and baths.

If you go on to the knob of the river Koprucay, on the opposite Bank of the river you will notice a lot of restaurants. They serve mainly tourists and have a varied and rich menu. Here is a must to taste the meat, chicken or fish roast. A little further there are picnic areas, equipped with tables and stoves.