Temple of Apollo — Attraction in Didim

The Temple of Apollo at Didyma (now in Turkey) was one of the largest and most influential oracular centers in the ancient Greek world.

It is recognized as the second most important oracle, after the Temple of Apollo at Delphi (Greece). Both sites were sacred places, attracting thousands of people seeking prophecies from the god Apollo

The sacred spring, as described in ancient oracular activities, no longer exists as a naturally flowing stream. What remains are the archaeological traces of where that sacred spring once was, and it's a crucial part of understanding the temple's operations.

The temple was never completed. Now, whenever you visit the temple, you'll always find a few archaeologists from around the world conducting field...

I visited the Temple of Apollo in early September on a weekday, and it was a great, with hardly any other tourists. The quiet made it easy to take in the atmosphere. We skipped the headphone guide since there are plenty of well-written boards around the site.

You’re free to walk right up the temple steps and wander around at your own pace, which I loved. The inner sanctum, where the oracle once spoke, still carries a strong presence. The acoustics there are striking; even a soft voice carries.

If you’re after an authentic ancient site that hasn’t been overrun by crowds, this is a place I’d highly recommend. It feels both accessible...

If you have an interest in ancient history then Apollon Temple would be a place not to miss. There's much to learn about this Temple which you can search for online.

There are cafés, shops and restaurants also in this area as well as a Church and Mosque. At night, the lighting on the Temple gives it a beautiful glow so your photos and videos will be spectacular both night and day.

There are some lovely restaurants to visit at night with live music during the summer and one or 2 carry on through winter too.

If you're looking for a different style of clothes, souvenirs, traditional Turkish carpets and rugs you will find them...