"Priene - My love at first sight" Gullubahce by Diana75

Gullubahce Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 52 photos

My first short stop to Priene became actually a long visit followed by a tremendous wish to be back there as soon as possible.

Priene... my love at first sight, my favorite site in Turkey.

It is even difficult to describe what impressed me more in Priene.

Maybe the fact that you are far from any modern civilization and surrounded by this magnificent scenery you forget about... everything.

Maybe the high cliff of Mt. Mycale, the silent participant to all the transformations of Priene until today.

Maybe the perfect planning of the city which can be recognized even today.

Maybe the fact that the only sound you can hear in Priene is the mountain breeze whistling through the trees.

Maybe the well-preserved agora, the Temple of Athena, the Bulenterion, the stadium or the gymnasium.

Maybe all these unique qualities which together transform the visit to Priene into a spectacular journey back in time.

Last visit to Gullubahce: Sep 2002
Intro Updated Mar 24, 2006
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Priene's origin Favorites (1)

It is believed that the name of Priene is not Greek but is related to some names of Cretan origin, such as Praisos and... more travel advice

Priene's theatre Things to Do (8)

Carved into Mt. Mycale, the wonderful preserved theatre had places for 5,000 persons. This is one of the finest... more travel advice

The Boulerterion Things to Do (8)

The Boulerterion is one of Priene's buildings perfectly preserved until today. It is said that the Boulerterion is one... more travel advice

Priene's aqueducts Things to Do (8)

The walls surrounding Priene were 2 meters wide and 6 meters high. The front and rear faces of the walls were built of... more travel advice

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The House of Alexander

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matcrazy1 Feb 21, 2007 at 11:08 AM

Very interesting reading and fabulous pictures. I didn't know about House of Alexander. We need Alexander the Great now ---> lower taxes and more autonomy :-)
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LoriPori Dec 11, 2006 at 4:09 AM

I could actually feel how much you admire this site. The Temple of Athena is especially beautiful.
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Fam.Rauca May 18, 2006 at 11:39 AM

Superbe imagini, utile informatii, minunata pagina! Gabriela
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whitecliff62 Mar 29, 2006 at 5:10 AM

This place looks so beautiful, quiet and rural, just where i would love to be right now