didyma (didim)

camlass_10

Well worth a visit, if you are touring with RSD it comes in the programme. Some of the ordinal colums still standing. Home of one of the Oricals. Excellent visit.

KM2214

We went to Didim just for part of the day on a trip from Kusadasi. We went to Miletus before Didim. Unlike Miletus, Didim doesn't have an entire town's worth of extensive ruins to explore; it just has the ruins of the Apollo Temple (that were never actually completed). That said, I still think the Temple is worth the visit when you're out and exploring the area. They're quite imposing and impressive. And Turkey seems to be less strict with rules about behavior at its ruins than other countries. Meaning you can go up, climb, touch, etc. on the ruins in a way you can't in, say, Greece. We spent approximately an hour at the ruins, so it's good to combine Didim with Miletus and maybe Priene. I wouldn't try to do Ephesus in the same day as these 3 other sites, unless you only had 1 day in the region to explore.

cecev2015

Incredible and unforgettable. You must see the most important historical feature: the site of the Apollo and Artemis temple and oracle.

JudyWSWales

I have to say I did not know a lot about Didyma before my visit as part of a tour, but I was very impressed with the sheer scale of the building. Reminded me of Karnak as it was on the same massive scale.Although it was never finished, enough of the building remains to get a good idea of how it was supposed to look. Carvings on some of the stones are very high quality and the Sacred Way is still visible across the road. Well worth a visit.

925SarahS

As part of a cruise ship excursion, we went to a typical Turkish lunch in the town of Didyma at a local restaurant which overhung the ruins of the Temple of Didyma. It was a long buffet and I piled my plate with samples of everything until I had no idea what was what. My sons loved some won-ton-like things and then the waiters brought out fried fish. They brought baklava around at the end. Another co-excursioner offered us wine from the bottle they had bought, although as he said, “It was nothing to write home about.” We finished up the feast and walked down a street to Didyma to admire the magnificent Temple of Apollo, a great monument of antiquity. Some of the 120 columns that remain standing allow one to visualize the full magnificence of the structure. It was a nice, cool walk.

dgg123

We went to Didyma and it was awe inspiring and was out at Metropolis as well. You could feel the life of the place and the scenery was wonderful. We were really happy we went off the beaten trail to see this site. The private Tour company was wonderful.

Rickcs

The temple of Apollo was never completed, but what we see today well-demonstrates the sheer mass and scale of what was to be and remains one of the most impressive historic sites on the 'circuit'.Look out for a cill which comprises perhaps the largest single mass of stone ever quarried/transported in that era.The local setting is rather more intimate than some in that road and restaurant access is easy.

X1240IXianc

didim was a lovely place to visit on the dulmas nice shops,and a lot cheaper than in Altinkum shopping centre,nice walk along the prom,beaches very good for children clear water to paddle in and warm.

CJE1972

This is Turkey's go to place for the summer. Its away from the package tour centre that is Altinkum but is a true taste of Turkey and the people. The market is fun as long as you don't take it too seriously and the beach wonderful. If you're there in season make sure you leave some time on the jetski for me!

whizzkid59

The town centre wasn't that far from the hotel once I'd got my bearings,the marina was beautiful,lots to see and the weather was great,even the thunder and lightening

stuckinturkey

i have visited the temple so mant times never bored of it . family and friends loved it . well worth a visit inc good dining ares

tinacA3961OX

Didm is in the middle of nowhere with no attractions. Its is a dirty looking area which is not what you want when you have paid so much money for a holiday.

Hawkimoon

Didim was worth a visit, we grabbed a kebab from a little cafe and wandered about the shops with none of the usual shouts and hassle from shopkeepers and there is a large mosque there which is worth a visit.

lennoxSouthampton

dont book with thomson they are over priced shop around,there are excursion operartors just outside the main gate

lmyren

We visited this Temple site as part of a full day tour. This is truly a amazing place. We were the only one there and it was like having the place to ourselves. Such a delight.We were amazed how well kept some of the carvings were at the Temple of Apollo.I am so happy to have experienced this.