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This ancient temple, located in the town of Gülpınar, is dedicated to Apollo Smintheus, who is also known as the god of mice. It is considered one of the most unique Apollo temples in Anatolia.
How about discovering one of the most unusual and captivating temples of the ancient world during your Ida Mountains trip? The Temple of Apollo Smintheion, located in Gülpınar, is dedicated not just to the god Apollo, but to his epithet "Smintheus," which means "lord of mice." The greatest feature that makes this temple globally important is the way scenes from Homer's Iliad Epic are depicted on its walls, almost like a comic book.
You can reach Apollo Smintheion with an approximately one-hour car journey from our hotel. It sits on a fantastic cultural route that can easily be combined with a trip to Assos and Babakale. This visit will showcase not only the architectural elegance of the Hellenistic period but also how deeply intertwined mythology was with the lives of ancient people.