Ancient Cities
From Knidos to Burgaz, from the sanctuary of Apollo to the windmills: thousands of years of heritage.
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Ancient Cities
5 placesBurgaz Ören Yeri
Ancient CitiesBurgaz Ören Yeri
An ancient settlement next to Datça town, thought by many to be “Old Knidos”, with ongoing excavations.
1.3 km
Ancient CitiesKızlan Yel Değirmenleri
Stone windmills lined up on a hill by the Datça–Marmaris road; one of the peninsula’s landmarks.
3.9 kmEmecik Apollon Kutsal Alanı
Ancient CitiesEmecik Apollon Kutsal Alanı
A sanctuary of Apollo near Emecik village, dating back to the Archaic period and brought to light by excavations.
11.1 km
Ancient CitiesKnidos Antik Kenti
The famous Dorian city with twin harbours at the very tip of the peninsula, where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean.
28.3 km
Ancient CitiesDeveboynu Burnu ve Feneri
The historic lighthouse and cape opposite Knidos, marking the westernmost tip of the peninsula.
29.2 km