Side Ancient City: Magic from the Depths of Time

Places to Visit in Side

Ancient ruins, cafes, restaurants, shops selling souvenirs, and nearby places such as Manavgat Waterfall and Köprülü Canyon National Park, which are easily accessible from Side, are the main elements of a Side holiday, reflecting the perfect harmony of the earth and the sky, surrounded by yellow beaches on a peninsula extending its arms to the sea. .

The Temple of Apollo, dedicated to Apollo, the son of the Sun, leaning against the deep blue sea with its pure white marble columns in a way that will make you envy the harmony of the white clouds scattered in the blue sky, right next to the sea, takes on a fascinating beauty with the colors of the sunset that cannot be satisfied with the view of Side.

Right next to it, the temple dedicated to Athena, the sister of Apollo and the goddess of intelligence and war, attracts attention with its Corinthian capital columns, marble blocks on these columns and reliefs with plant motifs.

Made as a gesture to Emperor Vespasian; There is the Vespasian Fountain and a single-arched monumental gate, once decorated with beautiful sculptures. When you pass through the door, the ancient theater stands in all its glory. Offering visual feasts to approximately 17,000 people with its three-storey stage, II. The Side Theatre, dating back to the 19th century, is decorated with majestic columns, statues and reliefs of mythological figures.

The fact that the clay orchestra is surrounded by a water channel suggests that the theater was also used for water games in ancient times. Theatre, V and VI. It was also a venue for open-air rituals in the centuries, and the prayers of the people of Side to God were echoed on its walls. S

It's up to you to decide which of the beaches lying in the east and west of the Side Peninsula to choose. The beaches of Side, where Cleopatra once swam in the sea and watched the sun set, are perfect for sunbathing on the soft sands, swimming and experiencing the excitement of various water sports.

Where to Stay in Side?

Side and its surrounding Kumköy, Sorgun and Titreyen Lake are equipped with attractive hotels intertwined with all the beauties of nature. In addition to hotels, motels, hostels, holiday villages and aparthotels are among the wide and comfortable accommodation options in Side.

We wish you safe travels and pleasant holidays in advance.