The hidden gem in the shadow of Pamukkale. Discover Tripolis, the ancient center of trade and coinage, bearing the traces of Lydians, Romans, and Byzantines.
Tripolis Ancient City is a strategic settlement rising on the banks of the Great Menderes River in Buldan, Denizli. Although it has traces of settlement dating back to 5500 BC, the city gained its true identity during the Hellenistic period.
Known throughout history by names such as Neapolis, Apollonia, and Antoniopolis, the city was eventually named Tripolis (meaning "Three Cities") during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Its location at the intersection of the Lydia, Phrygia, and Caria borders made it one of the most important logistical and commercial centers of the ancient world.
Excavations since 2012 prove that the city maintained its religious and social importance until the 10th century AD. Destina Transfer provides professional transportation to this massive city waiting to be discovered, located just 20 km from Pamukkale.
First traces of settlement in the Late Neolithic period.
The city gains a "polis" identity under the name Apollonia.
Naming "Antoniopolis" in honor of Mark Antony.
The city experiences its golden age under Roman architecture, with the construction of the massive Agora.
A massive marketplace of 2800 square meters. Feel the commercial heartbeat of the city with its restored columned galleries.
A 32-meter-long "U" planned monumental fountain. It represents the grandeur of water architecture in the ancient world.
A massive arched infrastructure from the 2nd century AD. It served as both a workshop and a commercial center.
Tripolis is 40 km from Denizli center and 20 km from Pamukkale. Direct VIP transport from the airport is available with Destina Transfer.
Entrance is free. It is recommended to bring water and snacks as there are no food facilities within the site.
Choose between the short route (< 1 hr) covering the Agora and Colonnaded Street, or the long route covering the stadium and necropolis.
Don't forget to examine the ancient wheel tracks on Hierapolis Street and the opus sectile floor mosaics.
Under the current regulations, entry is free, so a Museum Card is not required.
Yes, they are only 20 km apart. Destina Transfer organizes combined VIP tour programs covering both ancient cities.
The Agora and main street sections, where restoration is complete, are flat and suitable for wheelchair and stroller use.
Witness the magnificence of **Tripolis Ancient City**, rising on the banks of the Great Menderes River in the Buldan district of Denizli, hidden in the shadow of Pamukkale. In this video, we explore the city's **strategic importance** during the Lydian and Roman periods, its massive 2,800-square-meter **agora**, and the best-preserved **vaulted structures** reaching us from the ancient world.
To discover these lesser-known but fascinating marble structures of Tripolis in person, you can plan your visit with our VIP transfer services and embark on a comfortable journey through the dusty pages of history.