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Bergama (Pergamum),
100 km (62 miles) north of Izmir and
250 km (155 miles) south of Çanakkale
(map), is
one of Turkey's major archeological
sites. Most travelers visit on a day-trip
from Izmir, some while passing
nearby on the highway.
A small number stay
the night in Bergama.
From Istanbul,
the best way to reach Bergama is by fast
ferry to Bursa or Bandırma,
then by bus to Bergama.
Modern Bergama is
a l-o-n-g spread-out city.
The main north-south Izmir-Çanakkale E87
highway passes to the west of the city,
near the Aegean
coast. The bus terminal (Otogar), is
at the junction between the highway and
the main road into the city, Izmir
Caddesi. From the Otogar, you
will need to take a city bus or taxi to
get into the city.
It's 7 km (4.35 miles) from the highway
junction and Otogar northeast to the
center of Bergama around the Bergama
Müzesi (archeological
museum). From the museum, it's another
5.35 km (3.3 miles) north to the summit
of the lofty Acropolis.
Bus
Bus
travel is the way to get to Bergama if
you don't have your own vehicle. Buses
run numerous times daily along the
coast between Izmir and Çanakkale. From
Istanbul,
take the fast
ferry to Bursa or Bandırma,
and continue by bus from there to Bergama.
Train
The closest railway station is
at Balıkesir,
two hours' drive (125 km, 78 miles)
northeast of Bergama, so train travel
is not really convenient. A bus directly
from Izmir, Çanakkale,
Bandırma or Bursa is
faster and easier.
Air
The nearest major
airport to
Bergama (not counting the small one
at Çanakkale) is Izmir's Adnan
Menderes (ADB), south of Izmir.
Distances & Travel
Times
Assos: 164
km (102 miles) NW, 3 hours
Ayvalık: 50
km (31 miles), 45 minutes
Balıkesir: 125
km (78 miles) NE, 2 hours
Bandırma: 176
km (109 miles) NE, 2.5 hours
Bursa: 195 km (121 miles) NE, 3 hours
Çanakkale: 250
km (155 miles) N, 4 hours
Dikili: 30
km (19 miles) W, 35 minutes
Ephesus (Selçuk): 180
km (112 miles) S, 3 hours
Istanbul:
519 km (322 miles) NE, 8.5 hours
Izmir: 100
km (62 miles) S, 1-3/4 hours
Troy: 230
km (143 miles) NW, 3-3/4 hours
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