Trysa

Historical Places Demre Antalya

Trysa or Tryssa was a town of ancient Lycia, located between Cyaneae and Myra. It has been archaeologically examined, and among the finds are Lycian tombs, most notably the Heroon of Trysa. Greek insc...

Trysa - Antalya
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About Trysa

Trysa or Tryssa was a town of ancient Lycia, located between Cyaneae and Myra. It has been archaeologically examined, and among the finds are Lycian tombs, most notably the Heroon of Trysa.

Greek inscriptions which were found there show that there was a cult of Zeus Eleutherios and of Helios at Trysa.

The town was also inhabited during the Byzantine period and there was a church on the acropolis.

Its site is located near the modern town of Gölbaşı, Asiatic Turkey.

This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Trysa

Location and Access

Trysa is located in Demre district, Antalya. Coordinates are 36.26929, 29.90596. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Antalya.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trysa is located in Demre, Antalya. Coordinates: 36.26929, 29.90596.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Antalya and visit Trysa with a professional tour guide.

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