Perge where Hittites had settled in 1500 B.C. is 19 km far from Antalya. Perge is said to have been the oldest settlement region of Pamphylia.It was known that Saint Paul had stopped in Perge on his way to Rome when Perge was the important city of Pamphylia. The ancient remains found in this city such as Agora, Hellenistic Gate, Roman Gate, Collonaded Street, Roman Baths, Gymnasium ,Monumental, Fountain, Acropol, Theater and Stadium are worth while to be seen.

Ancient city Aspendos is 49 km to the east of Antalya. Aspendos Theatre with 15.000 seating capacity is said to be the best preserved theatre in Asia Minor (Anatolia). The beautiful galleries of the theatre, stage decorations and most important of all the Acustic of the theatre reflects the talent of architect Zenon. Besides the theatre are temples, monumental fountain, basilica, agora, bouleuterion, stadium and aquaducts in Aspendos. The most important art is the Theatre, which has been restored by Seljuks in 13 th century A.D. but was used as a caravanserai. By Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's order, now it is being used as a museum and attracts a lot of tourists all the year round. Cultural activities and festivals are held in Aspendos every year in Summer.