Didyma, which means twin brothers, was founded in 300 BC by Miletians. Didyma is home to the famous temple of Apollo and Didyma, which was a prophecy and religious centre at the time it was founded, and it was understood that rituals and festivals were held at certain intervals of the year. Didyma, in which the military garrison was established in the Byzantine period, has been damaged by the fires and earthquakes that took place in time, but it has reached to today with its beautiful appearance.
Apollon Temple: The temple, built for Apollo’s son Zeus in the 8th century BC, is the third-largest temple in the world after the temple of Artemis in Ephesus and the temple of Herion on the island of Samos. the temple was built by Ephesian architect Piaoinios. Talks of the Temple of Apollo are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The temple of Apollo, which was damaged in the great earthquake that occurred in 1493, was built on a 3.5-meter high base. At the first entrance, the 22-meter-long columns with a magnificent view of 2600 years welcome visitors. One of the most visited spots in Didim is the Temple of Apollo visit times: April 15 to October 2, 08:30 to 19:00 3 October 14 April 08:30 to 17:00 hours open to visitors between the museum cardholders can visit for free. Didyma to those who want to go to the ancient city of Didim bus station can use the minibus departing as well as private vehicles can go.
Medusa: Medusa relief, which is located in the garden of Apollo temple and is cracked in the middle, is accepted as the symbol of Didim and Apollo temple. In the mythology of the ancient period, Medusa is known for turning people into stone.
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