Landmark
Chimaera (Olympos Burning Rocks)
Between Çıralı and Ulupınar
ID: 
242

Don’t forget your marshmellows!

Notes

Famous flames burning out of the mountain from natural gas vents. Called Yanartaş in Turkish, the flames have been burning for 2,500+ years! Their strength fluctuates through the year. Best seen at night if possible – though bring a good flashlight to help you find your way back afterwards.

 

There are also some interesting ruins in the area, including the ruins of a Byzantium Church.

 

If you are walking the Çıralı to Ulupınar section, you’ll pass through Chimaera on the way.

 

An admission fee is required.

Pretty Pictures

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  • Crowd gathered at dusk at the burning rocks between Çıralı – Ulupınar.
    Crowd gathered at dusk at the burning rocks
    Photo by 
    Costin D.
     – 
    Fall 2022
  • Burning rocks
    Burning rocks
    Photo by 
    Irene Dijkmans
     – 
    Fall 2022
  • Burning rocks above Çıralı
    Burning rocks above Çıralı
    Photo by 
    Łukasz Ostojski
     – 
    Fall 2021

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