Overview
Bergama is a city in Northern Aegean Turkey, best known for the extensive ruins of Pergamon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grew up as a Hellenistic city-state under the Attalid dynasty and later was embellished by Roman emperors.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget pensions from 450 TL B&B double; central options available in old town.
Connectivity
4G from all Turkish carriers, but patchy on northern roads.
Food
Local specialties include kebabs and pine pistachio from Kozak Plateau.
Money
Entry fees: Acropolis 340 TL, Asklepion 300 TL, Red Basilica 60 TL (2023 prices). Budget pensions from 450 TL B&B double.
Safety
City is safe; watch valuables and use sun protection on the Acropolis.
Transport
Local bus 835 from Aliağa train station every 30 min; cable car to Acropolis 250 TL one way (2023).