During your visit to the ancient city of Stratonikeia, you'll discover a unique place where different periods of history converge. It's a rare open-air museum where every step you take will be a journey through time. What makes Stratonikeia so special is its ability to showcase structures and urban fabric from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman Imperial, Eastern Roman (Byzantine), Beyliks, Ottoman, and even the Turkish Republic periods all together. It's as if each era opened a new chapter on top of the previous one, carefully preserving the old while reaching the present day. Thanks to this rich historical layering, Stratonikeia, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2015, also stands out for its potential to be registered as a World Heritage site in the future. Exploring the traces of the past in this fascinating ancient city will surely be a delightful memory for you.

The World's Only Standing Hekate Temple: Lagina Get ready for Lagina, one of the most special places in Turkey and the world! It's home to the only standing temple dedicated to Hekate, the mysterious ancient goddess. Located in the heart of Stratonikeia Ancient City, Lagina's architecture and millennia of beliefs will draw you into the depths of history. You'll feel Hekate's mysterious power.