Overview
Originally built in the 2nd century BC and expanded during the Roman period in the 2nd century AD, this theatre seated up to 15,000. One of the best-preserved Roman theatres in Anatolia, its stage building (scaenae frons) features elaborate relief carvings. The friezes depict mythological scenes of Dionysus and Apollo, and the panorama from the upper rows — looking out over the travertine terraces and the Denizli plain — is magnificent. Included in Hierapolis combined admission. About 10 minutes uphill walk from Cleopatra's Pool.
Opening Hours
06:30-21:00 (same as Hierapolis)
Travel Tips
The top rows offer the most impressive view of Pamukkale. The walk is uphill, so wear comfortable shoes.
Hotels near Hierapolis Theatre
Hotels and guesthouses in Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Pamukkale
Other attractions in Pamukkale
Travertine Terraces
A one-of-a-kind natural landscape of white limestone steps cascading with thermal spring water.
Hierapolis Ancient City
Ruins of a 2,000-year-old Roman spa city built atop the travertine terraces.
Cleopatra's Antique Pool
A unique experience — swimming in 36C thermal waters among submerged ancient Roman columns.
Hierapolis Necropolis
Anatolia's largest ancient cemetery, with more than 1,200 surviving sarcophagi.
Laodicea Ancient City
Ruins of an ancient Roman city that housed one of the Seven Churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
Karahayıt Red Springs
A hidden hot spring near Pamukkale where iron-rich red-coloured thermal water flows.
Martyrium of St. Philip
An early Christian ruin marking the traditional martyrdom site of St. Philip, one of Jesus's twelve apostles.