Destination
Kilistra, Lystra Antik Kenti
Kilistra, which witnessed dense settlement during the Hellenistic and Roman periods and grew rapidly during the Early Christian period (6-13th centuries), gradually acquired an architectural fabric similar to Cappadocia. The ancient city of Kilistra is located on the historic King's Road (Via Sebaste). Lystra, which had strategic importance, was one of the five centers on the southern frontiers of the Roman Empire that were made into military colonies by Emperor Augustus.
Kilistra, Lystra Antik Kenti and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Kilistra, which witnessed dense settlement during the Hellenistic and Roman periods and grew rapidly in the Early Christian period (6-13th centuries), gradually acquired an architectural texture similar to Cappadocia. The ancient city of Kilistra is located on the historic King's Road (Via Sebaste). Lystra, which had strategic importance, is one of the five centers made into a military colony by Emperor Augustus on the southern frontiers of the Roman Empire.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kilistra, Lystra Antik Kenti sits within Meram, Konya. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Konya, 11 of them in Meram.
The nearest stop is 80 Binde Devr-i Alem Parkı, 26 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kilistra, Lystra Antik Kenti?
- Kilistra, which witnessed dense settlement during the Hellenistic and Roman periods and grew rapidly during the Early Christian period (6-13th centuries), gradually acquired an architectural fabric similar to Cappadocia. The ancient city of Kilistra is located on the historic King's Road (Via Sebaste). Lystra, which had strategic importance, was one of the five centers on the southern frontiers of the Roman Empire that were made into military colonies by Emperor Augustus.
- Where is Kilistra, Lystra Antik Kenti?
- Kilistra, Lystra Antik Kenti is in Meram, Konya.
- How long does it take to visit Kilistra, Lystra Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Kilistra, Lystra Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kilistra, Lystra Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kilistra, Lystra Antik Kenti; the closest are 80 Binde Devr-i Alem Parkı, Kizilören Han, Kuruçeşme Hanı.