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    October 16, 2023

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    Open daily from 8am to 8pm. Current (Oct 23) admission fee: 90 TL

    The castle was built as an outpost for the Knights of Rhodes, partially upon Lycian foundations. The …

    October 16, 2023

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    Inside Simena Castle, this is probably the smallest amphitheater of the ancient world, built after the ancient Lycian city of Kale (Simena) was hellenized.

    October 18, 2024

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    Simena was a member of the sympolitea led by Aperlai during the Lycian League (along with Apollonia and Isinda). A few rock-cut tombs in classical Lycian style testify to the dynastic period history of the city.
    The medieval castle on the hill rising behind the harbor was built on top of the dynastic period walls. Traces of dynastic and Hellenistic structures are also visible under the modern period buildings.

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    1. View of Kekova Bay – Lycian Tombs of Simena loop from Kaleüçağız

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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