Blaundos
A dramatic Lydian-Roman city perched like an eagle's nest above the cliffs of Ulubey Canyon.
Photograph unavailableUşak · Valley settlement
A fortress-city on a canyon threshold
Blaundos stands on an elevated promontory encircled on three sides by the steep ravines of Ulubey Canyon, granting the city natural defense and breathtaking panoramic horizons.
Temples, arches and theatre
The monumental entrance gate, surviving temple colonnades, agora and hillside theatre reveal a thriving urban lifestyle achieved by this border city under Roman rule.
From Macedonian settlers to a Roman city
Founded by Macedonian colonists following Alexander the Great's campaigns, the city flourished under Rome as a crucial defensive and commercial hub connecting Sardis and Aizanoi.
Quiet guardian of the canyon
Renowned for stargazing and striking sunrise vistas over the gorge, Blaundos pairs with Sebaste and Ulubey Canyon as the premier cultural highlight of Uşak.
An ancient world suspended above the gorge
Perched above the sheer cliffs of Ulubey Canyon, Blaundos is one of the Inner Aegean's most dramatic archaeological landscapes. Its solitary fortified entrance, standing temple colonnade and ancient paths linking to Sebaste and Aizanoi make for an unforgettable journey.
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Blaundos is presented in this guide as a valley settlement in Uşak.
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