Last week's Fethiye photo - albeit a day late - was of Coldwater Springs from above, one of the many amazing, yet typical, Mediterranean views that reward those who make the effort to reach Ölüdeniz from Kayaköy on foot.
This Friday, we're right on time and we're back in the centre of Fethiye with a shot of the ancient Telmessos Theatre. As you can see in the photo, the poor old Telmessos Theatre is a tad neglected. These days, divided from Fethiye harbour by a main road, it's easy to walk or drive past this place and not even notice it.
Restoration draws nigh for a Fethiye landmark
The potential is there and the Telmessos Theatre has been used for concerts on occasion - we spent a very special evening there back in May of last year when we attended the presentation by Louis De Bernieres, author of best-selling novel, Birds Without Wings.
And, you may remember a post we did in April of last year about nanothechnology being used to assist in the restoration of the Dalyan and Fethiye rock tombs. In that post, we also mentioned that funds had been released for the restoration of Fethiye theatre. Well let's go out on a limb here. We've seen the belediye (council) advertising hoardings. They tell us that the new Fethiye town square is set for completion in the next few weeks (and that looks to be on track) and they also say that Telmessos theatre restoration is starting. It doesn't say when, but at least the writing is there for all to see...We're looking forward to it.
11 comments:
. . if they do it to the standards of a place like Iznik then you could well have a gem on your hands . . otherwise!
i would love to see it restored.
Your black/white photo really makes the theatre look more impressive. Can't wait to show this to our grandparents when we visit in a few weeks! They are getting so excited to come to Turkey!
Great ida ! I hope to see it soon
Bodrum theatre has been restored and is used for concerts but it's now behind a fence and we have to pay to get in. I admit to loving it's previous unrestored state . It was lovely to walk up to of an autumn evening and sit on the very top step and watch the sun go down. Now it's closed at 5pm
@ Alan: Well the funds are allegedly released now and Fethiye town square is nearly finished...we're hopeful and excited what it might look like in the end. :)
@ Jaz: So would we. We've seen the Telmessos theatre in varying states, none of them great. :)
@ Joy: glad your grandparents are getting excited to come to Turkey and great that you're bringing them to Fethiye. :)
@ Marie-Claude: Fabulous idea isn't it. Let's see what happens. :)
@ Back to Bodrum: Yes, there is that. I'm not sure how they'd fence it off because it's right on the road. We have to pay to get to the Tomb of Amyntas but the fence is really small and everyone just climbs over!
We're just back from there! I kept thinking of you and would have come knocking on your door if time had permitted! I thought Fethiye was fabulous and far exceeded expectations. Of course we saw this amphitheatre but then continued on up to amazing Tlos. We also talked about Birds Without Wings. You are very fortunate to live in such a rich area, Julia! Super!
It is kinda romantic in this way.
I hope they are not going to change too much...
@ A Seasonal Cook In Turkey: So glad you enjoyed your time in Fethiye and as for Tlos, well it's just one of our favourite places in the world. we love the scenery around there.
@ London Caller: Well that's always the worry with restoration isn't it. It's got to be done sympathetically. Hopefully Telmessos theatre will come out all the better for it at the other side. :)
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