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Attraction · Merkezefendi · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Laodicea on the Lycus in Merkezefendi

Laodicea on the Lycus is an attraction in Merkezefendi, Denizli. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 6 of the 12 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 860 m you'll find a public toilet.

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The story

Audio tour · Laodicea on the Lycus

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You're standing among the ruins of Laodicea on the Lycus, a wealthy ancient city right by modern Denizli in Turkey. The city sits on a long hill spur above the river Lycus. Hierapolis is 10 kilometres away, Colossae 17.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Admission
Paid

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Laodicea on the Lycus

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No bench, water point, bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

Well-known points of interest nearby

12 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 6 of the 12 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Pamukkale Natural Park
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Pamukkale Natural Park · 9.4 km

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Hierapolis
Archaeological siteAudio story · 2 min

Hierapolis · 10.5 km

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Photo: Carole Raddato · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 860 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Laodicea on the Lycus, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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