History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The Ancient City of Teos, founded by Boeotia King Athamas around 1000 BC and one of the most important of the 12 Ionian cities, is known as the city of poets and actors, where the "Dionysus Artists Union" was established for the first time in history. The largest Temple of Dionysus in the ancient world, built in the Ionian order by Hermogenes, the genius architect of ancient times, is a fascinating open-air museum with its acropolis hill, ancient theater overlooking the sea, odeon, cisterns and 2000-year-old monumental olive trees in the city that have been producing olives for centuries. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located among olive groves on the Sığacık Peninsula, between 10 and 50 meters above sea level. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Museum card is valid; It is a ticketed archaeological site.•Visiting Hours and Days:Open 7 days a week between 08:30 - 19:00.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Boardwalks available; Ancient columns and olive trees should not be damaged.•Facilities and Facilities:Ticket office, information boards, viewing platform, cafeteria and WC. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Sığacık District, Teos Street Ruins Entrance, Seferihisar / İzmir.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: You can reach the ruins in 3 minutes by car from Sığacık center via the asphalt road.•Real Public Transportation Information: Teos minibuses departing from Seferihisar drop off at the gate of the ruins.•Parking Availability:There is an open car park at the entrance of the ruins. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photo Spots and Frames:2000-year-old monumental olive tree with a curved trunk, column drums of the Temple of Dionysus and ancient theater steps.•Light and Shooting Times:Soft light in the early morning and golden hour in the evening.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:Cold-pressed early harvest olive oil obtained from Teos monumental olive trees should be tasted at the exit of the ruins.