The first establishments in Priene go back till 2000 BC. According to ancient documents, these first settlers were the Banians who mixed with the Ionians. In the Archaic period, the city's location may have been nearer to Miletos on the delta of the Buyuk Menderes (Meander).              Click here to continue >>>


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How To Get There ?
Priene is about 1 hours south of Selcuk. There is no direct public transportation from Selcuk.
Athena Temple, located on the highest point of the city, the Stadion, the Prytanion, the Temple of Demeter and Persephone, the Bouloterion, the Gymnasium and the Amphitheater.
  To reach Priene, you may take minibus to Soke, then to Didim from Soke bus station.
  We can arrange you a transportation to there and back by public trasportation. Free pick up from The Getaway!!!
  You can take a fully tour of Didyma – Milet – Priene together with transportation, professional guide, meal & entrance fees. Free pick up from The Getaway!!!
  Alternatively hire a car or a motorbike.