Visit
The oracle of Apollo awaits in the Ahmetbeyli valley of Menderes, Izmir, close to the Aegean shore.
How to get there, what to see
Klaros lies in Ahmetbeyli, in the Menderes district of Izmir, about 50 kilometres from the city centre. The valley by the Aegean stretches between the ancient cities of Colophon and Notion.
At the site you can see the foundations and columns of the Temple of Apollo, the altars, the sacred way and the adyton. The original statues are displayed in the Izmir Archaeological Museum, while the on-site archaeopark conveys the scale through marble casts.
Frequently asked
Where is Klaros?
In Ahmetbeyli, in the Menderes district of Izmir, in the Ahmetbeyli valley close to the Aegean shore.
How do I get there?
About 50 km south of central Izmir, toward Menderes and Gümüldür. Reachable by car or regional buses to Ahmetbeyli.
What is there to see?
The temple foundations and columns, the monumental altar, the sacred way, the adyton and the inscriptions. Casts of the statues are shown at the nearby archaeopark.
Where are the original statues?
The statues of Apollo, Artemis and Leto and many inscriptions are preserved in the Izmir Archaeological Museum.
Views from the sanctuary
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