Ancient City of Side

Side is a city on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey, it lies near Manavgat and the village of Selimiye, 75 kilometers away from Antalya. Some of the sites open from 0830-1730. It includes the modern resort town and the ruins of the ancient city of Side, one of the best known classical sites in the country. The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning Side is the Temple of Apollo and Athena. Even if there are several columns left from the temple, you will be amazed at its magnificence. You can have a boat ride around at its harbour or visit the sea front restaurants and cafes. It retains many relics from the days when the cities flourished as a center of trade, other historic buildings situated on a vast area of the Side peninsula.