Destination
Letoon Antik Kenti
Located 4 km. from Xanthos, Letoon was the religious center of Lycia in Antiquity. In this sacred area, there are the remains of the temples of Leto, Apollon and Artemis, as well as a monastery, a fountain and the Roman Theatre. The largest temple, dedicated to Leto, the mother of Artemis and Apollo, is the Leto Temple, located in the west and built in the peripteros style, and it measures 30.25 m by 15.75 m.
Letoon Antik Kenti and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Located 4 km. from Xanthos, Letoon was the religious center of Lycia in Antiquity. In this sacred area, there are the ruins of the temples of Leto, Apollon and Artemis, together with a monastery, a fountain and a Roman Theatre. The largest temple, dedicated to Leto, the mother of Artemis and Apollo, is the Leto Temple, located in the west and built in the peripteral style, and it measures 30.25 m by 15.75 m. The Apollo temple, located in the east and built in the Doric style, is less well preserved than the Leto temple and is smaller, with dimensions of 27.90 m by 15.07 m
At a glance
- Type
- sanctuary, archaeological site
- Architectural style
- ancient Greek architecture
- Heritage designation
- part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Area
- 14 hectares, 29 hectares
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Letoon Antik Kenti sits within Seydikemer, Muğla. The toroti catalogue holds 120 described stops across Muğla, 7 of them in Seydikemer.
The nearest stop is Xanthos, 3.7 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Letoon Antik Kenti?
- Located 4 km. from Xanthos, Letoon was the religious center of Lycia in Antiquity. In this sacred area, there are the remains of the temples of Leto, Apollon and Artemis, as well as a monastery, a fountain and the Roman Theatre. The largest temple, dedicated to Leto, the mother of Artemis and Apollo, is the Leto Temple, located in the west and built in the peripteros style, and it measures 30.25 m by 15.75 m.
- Where is Letoon Antik Kenti?
- Letoon Antik Kenti is in Seydikemer, Muğla.
- How long does it take to visit Letoon Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Letoon Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Letoon Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Letoon Antik Kenti; the closest are Xanthos, Patara Plajı, Patara Antik Kenti.