| Home of the Gods: | The Eternal Flame City of Olympos |
| Myths & Mythology | “Olympos” means “high mountain” and is also known as the “city of the eternal flame.” The Chimaera is the source of this fire. |
| History & Significance | It was one of the key settlements of the Lycian League and was incorporated into Roman territory in 78 BC. |
| Role as a Religious Center | Famous for the cult of Hephaistos in Çıralı. Natural gas (methane) creates a continuously burning fire. |
| Structures & Ruins | Features a Classical Roman theater, basilica, and baths. The acropolis and Byzantine church are significant remains. |
| Notable Artifacts | The “Sarcophagus of Captain Eudomus” unearthed at the Antalya Museum and the frescoed Byzantine church are highlights. |
| The Lycian Way | Olympos comprises a 7.5 km section of the famous Lycian Way trekking route. |
| Extra Information | The Olympos coast offers camping and sea turtle watching. You can view the Chimaera flames in Çıralı at night. |
