Türkiye, Stop 28: Side Archaeological Site

📍Address: Side Archaeological Site, located east of Antalya Province, Türkiye, near Manavgat, about 70 km from Antalya. 🚗Transportation: [One] Public transportation from Antalya: First, go to Antalya Bus Station and take a bus to Manavgat. After getting off at Manavgat, you will be very close to the scenic area. Take a taxi to Side Archaeological Site. [Two] Self-driving: Generally, you can start from Konya or Antalya. The driving routes are convenient, and the roads are easy to drive. The road from Antalya is the D400 coastal route, which is very beautiful. [Three] Local travel agencies in Antalya: One-day tours of Side Ancient City are popular. 👍️Must-see attractions: [One] Side Archaeological Site: You can see two majestic rows of columns. Inside the walkway, you can see the ruins of the ancient city walls and statues of people, but many of them are broken. [Two] Ancient Roman Theater: A well-preserved theater where you can see a spectacular sunset. You can walk to every corner of the theater to admire the historical ruins. [Three] Temple of Apollo: There are four majestic columns on the coast. There used to be 122 columns, making it the second largest Temple of Apollo in the world. It combines ancient Greek and Roman architectural styles, with tall columns and exquisite carvings on the columns. [Four] Temple of Athena: Currently in a semi-closed state, you can see the former glory of the temple from the outside. [Five] Other ancient building ruins, ancient city walls, public baths, etc., are relatively well-preserved. 🎟️Tickets: EUR 17 per person, including the main attractions of Side. You can buy a Türkiye Museum Pass, EUR 165 for 15 days, EUR 90 for 7 days. 💗Other tips: The history of Side Ancient City can be traced back to the 10th century BC. It was founded by the Greeks and was already an important settlement in the 7th century BC. It witnessed the rise and fall of many civilizations and was once an important trade center along the Mediterranean coast. Later, it became an important city during the Roman period.