Destination

Colossae Antik Kenti

It is located 2 km north of Honaz district. The ancient city was established on the bank of the Aksu stream, to the north of Honaz (Cadmos) mountain. It is on the southern caravan route used since ancient times. It is one of the most important centers within Greater Phrygia. According to Xenophon, it is one of the 6 great cities of Phrygia.

Honaz, Denizli

Colossae Antik Kenti and 6 places around it

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Colossae Antik Kenti

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Colossae Antik Kenti sits within Honaz, Denizli. The toroti catalogue holds 90 described stops across Denizli, 4 of them in Honaz.

The nearest stop is Honaz Dağı, 8.7 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Mugla route passes 2.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Honaz Dağı8.7 km to the southeastAkhan Kervansarayı11 km to the westSakli Göl12 km to the eastDenizli Bağbaşi Yaylası13 km to the southwestKaklik Mağarası13 km to the northeastLaodikya Antik Kenti14 km to the west

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Mugla2.7 kmAntalya – Denizli3.4 kmIstanbul – Denizli3.4 kmIzmir – Denizli3.5 kmIzmir – Antalya4.7 km

Frequently asked

What is Colossae Antik Kenti?
It is located 2 km north of Honaz district. The ancient city was established on the bank of the Aksu stream, to the north of Honaz (Cadmos) mountain. It is on the southern caravan route used since ancient times. It is one of the most important centers within Greater Phrygia. According to Xenophon, it is one of the 6 great cities of Phrygia.
Where is Colossae Antik Kenti?
Colossae Antik Kenti is in Honaz, Denizli.
How long does it take to visit Colossae Antik Kenti?
The suggested visit time for Colossae Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Colossae Antik Kenti?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Colossae Antik Kenti; the closest are Honaz Dağı, Akhan Kervansarayı, Sakli Göl.
Is Colossae Antik Kenti on the way anywhere, and which route?
Colossae Antik Kenti lies 2.7 km from the Ankara – Mugla route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.