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Miletus Holidays

Once one of the richest and most powerful cities in ancient Greece, nowadays Miletus is an interesting archaeological site, but not an unmissable one.

Visit Miletus

Hiking / Trekking
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Art & Culture

Miletus: How to get there?

It is situated outside the town of Akkoy

Miletus: See when to go?

All year round

Miletus: For how long?

A few hours

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Miletus: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

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Once one of the richest and most powerful cities in ancient Greece, nowadays Miletus is an interesting archaeological site, but not an unmissable one.

My suggestion

If you want to visit Miletus I strongly recommend that you go to the museum at the site's entrance first, as it will give you a good introduction to the site.

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