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Laodicea ad Lycum, established between 6 and 61
BC, is one of the best known ancient cities of Anatolia,
and the site of one of the seven most important churches
of Christianity. It is renowned for its glorious architecture
as well invaluable coins.
Laodicea ad Lycum
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The ruins of Colossae, which used to be one of
the most important centres for the trade in Greater
Phrygia, are denitely worth a visit.
Tripolis was one of the border cities of Lydia
providing access to Caria and Phrygia regions
and was enriched by commerce and agriculture.
The city had also a religious importance since the
historical sources indicate that it was a bishopric.
The structures, including theatre, bathhouse, city
council building, necropolis, fortress and city walls,
display the architectural aesthetics typical of the
period.