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Sardis (Temple of Artemis & Ancient Lydian Capital)

  • Distance85 km
  • Travel time1.5 hours by bus
  • TransportBus from İzmir Otogar to Salihli (1.5 hr, 50 TRY/~$1.55 USD); taxi to Sardis site (10 km, ~80 TRY/~$2.46 USD round trip). Entry: 200 TRY (~$6.15 USD)
  • Rating★ 4.3
  • Best seasonMarch–June, September–November
Sardis (Temple of Artemis & Ancient Lydian Capital)

How to get there

  • Bus from İzmir Otogar to Salihli
  • rental car (easy drive on E87 highway)

Location

Sart Köyü, 45200 Salihli, Manisa

38.4893, 28.0372 View on map