Ancient Side is the ancient di
by dimitrii Viatkin
Oct 31, 2025
Ancient Side is the ancient district of the popular Turkish resort of Side, located on a peninsula. Essentially, it's an open-air museum, home to numerous preserved architectural monuments.
🏛️ What to see in Ancient Side:
Temple of Apollo and Athena: Side's most recognizable landmark.
Ancient Theater (Amphitheater): An impressive structure designed to accommodate 15,000–17,000 spectators.
Vespasian's Arched Gate: The main entrance to the ancient city.
Colonnaded Streets: A stroll through streets lined with the remains of columns allows you to feel the grandeur of the past.
Roman Baths: Some of them have been converted into the Side Archaeological Museum.
Vespasian's Fountain.
Agora (ancient market square).
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