One of the ancient world's most important oracle sanctuaries is welcoming visitors after sunset as the Temple of Apollo on Türkiye's Aegean coast extends its opening hours under a nighttime museum initiative.
Illuminated after dark, the roughly 2,500-year-old temple in the seaside town of Didim offers visitors the chance to explore its monumental ruins and mythological heritage in the cooler evening hours during the peak summer season.
Built in the Ionic architectural style, the Temple of Apollo was one of antiquity's most renowned centers of prophecy, second only to the Oracle of Delphi in ancient Greece. It is also regarded as the third-largest temple in the ancient Greek world.
A view of the Temple of Apollo, Didim, southwestern Türkiye, June 25, 2026. (AA Photo)
Located in the heart of modern-day Didim, the archaeological site has undergone excavations and restoration work since 1905. The work has been overseen by the Milet Museum Directorate since 2024.
