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Bergama (Pergamum),
100 km (62 miles) north of Izmir and
250 km (155 miles) south of Çanakkale,
is one of Turkey's major archeological
sites. Most travelers visit on a day-trip
from Izmir, some while passing through
on the north-south highway. A small
number stay the
night in Bergama.
From Istanbul, the best way to reach
Bergama is by fast
ferry to Bursa or Bandirma,
then by bus to Bergama.
Modern Bergama is
a l-o-n-g spread-out city.
The main north-south Izmir-Çanakkale 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 to the center of
Bergama around the Bergama
Müzesi (archeological
museum). From the museum, it's another
5.35 km (3.3 miles) 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 Bandirma,
and continue by bus from there to Bergama.
Train
The closest railway station is
at Balikesir,
two hours' drive (125 km, 78 miles)
northeast of Bergama, so train travel
is not really convenient. A bus directly
from Izmir, Çanakkale,
Bandirma 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
Ayvalik: 50
km (31 miles), 45 minutes
Balikesir: 125km
(78 miles) NE, 2 hours
Bandirma: 221
km (137 miles) NE, 3.5 hours
Çanakkale: 250
km (155 miles), 4 hours
Dikili: 30
km (19 miles), 35 minutes
Ephesus: 180
km (112 miles), 3 hours
Izmir: 100
km (62 miles), 1-3/4 hours
Troy: 230
km (143 miles), 3-3/4 hours
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