About Sardis
Sardis ( SAR-diss) or Sardes ( SAR-deess; Lydian: 𐤮𐤱𐤠𐤭, romanized: Sfar; Ancient Greek: Σάρδεις, romanized: Sárdeis; Old Persian: 𐎿𐎱𐎼𐎭, romanized: Sparda) was an ancient city best known as the capital of the Lydian Empire. After the fall of the Lydian Empire, it became the capital of the Persian satrapy of Lydia and later a major center of Hellenistic and Byzantine culture. Now an active archaeological site, it is located in modern day Turkey, in Manisa Province, near the town of Sart. Sardis was also mentioned as the campsite of Brutus and Cassius in William Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar (1599).
In 2025, Sardis was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Location and Access
Sardis is located in Manisa. Coordinates are 38.48833, 28.04028. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Manisa.
Places to Visit Near Sardis
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Sardes Baths
Religious Sites
Sardes Church
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Sardes Castle
Nature & Outdoors
Kısıklı Deresi Antik Taş Ocağı
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Salihli Tren İstasyonu Çeşmesi
Museums
Salihli City Museum
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Salihli railway station
Historical Places in Manisa
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Or Yehuda Agriculture School
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Dombaycıoğlu Han
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Manisa Sarayı
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Manisa
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 38.48833, 28.04028
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