The best places to visit around Bergama are the Kozak plateau, Dikili, Çandarlı, and Ayvalık with Cunda Island. After exploring ancient Pergamon, a short drive takes you to pine forests, quiet beaches and old harbor towns — distances range from about 20 to 85 km. Since Bergama itself has no coastline, basing yourself in town and taking day trips is far more rewarding than rushing everything into a single visit. This guide rounds up the nearby routes, with driving distances fo

You can comfortably explore Bergama — ancient Pergamon — in a single day. Start the morning at the Acropolis (reached by cable car), then see the Asklepion, the Red Basilica (Kızıl Avlu) and the Bergama Archaeology Museum. All the main sites are open every day. Bergama, in Turkey's İzmir Province, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014. This guide walks you through an hour-by-hour plan and the practical tips that make the day run smoothly. Bergama Akropol - Perga

From Bergama köfte and çığırtma to tulum cheese and the legendary kumru: what to eat in Bergama, and where to eat it – including on Sundays.

Where exactly is Bergama, and how do you get there by car, bus, İZBAN train or plane? A step-by-step travel guide to ancient Pergamon.

The must-see historic sites in Bergama – the Pergamon Acropolis, the Asklepion, the Red Basilica and the Archaeological Museum – plus practical tips for your visit.