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Kapıkaya Antik Kenti
Kapıkaya Ancient City is a historical settlement established during the Hellenistic period. It features ancient sarcophagi and statues, showcasing a rich history.
Kapıkaya Antik Kenti and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
- Archaeology
- Nature
Good for
- History lovers
- Families
- Culture travellers
Suggested visit:45 minutes
It is located in the central district, between Güneyce and Çukurca villages, 5 km from Güneyce Village. The name of the city and its foundation date are not known with certainty. It is thought to be one of the cities such as Sandallion, Minassos, and Tityassos, whose names are known but have not been identified. The city was founded in the Hellenistic period. In the city there are sarcophagus tombs, two sarcophagus lids on which the tomb owner is depicted, and statues. The statues were transferred to the Isparta museum. To the southwest of the city there is a natural cave reached by ancient steps. The cave was probably a sacred area.
Last updated: 16 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kapıkaya Antik Kenti sits within Isparta merkez, Isparta. The toroti catalogue holds 143 described stops across Isparta, 28 of them in Isparta merkez.
The nearest stop is Kapıkaya Mağarası, 330 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Antalya route passes 2.9 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kapıkaya Antik Kenti?
- Kapıkaya Ancient City is a historical settlement established during the Hellenistic period. It features ancient sarcophagi and statues, showcasing a rich history.
- Where is Kapıkaya Antik Kenti?
- Kapıkaya Antik Kenti is in Isparta merkez, Isparta.
- How long does it take to visit Kapıkaya Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Kapıkaya Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kapıkaya Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kapıkaya Antik Kenti; the closest are Kapıkaya Mağarası, Kovada Gölü Milli Parkı, Kovada Gölü Bisiklet Parkuru.
- Is Kapıkaya Antik Kenti on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Kapıkaya Antik Kenti lies 2.9 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.
