Side.
Side (pronounced 'see day') is situated on the Mediterranean coast approximately 75 kilometers from one of
Turkey 's largest cities' Antalya . This unique seaside resort lies on a small, flat peninsula which is 300
meters wide and 800 meters long and is just packed to the brim with archaeological wonders and surrounded
on both sides by the deep, blue water of the Med. At certain points along the main street that runs through
the centre and down to the quaint fishing harbour, you can look between the buildings and streets and see
the sea on either sides.
Side was once an important commercial town. With its large merchant fleet it traded with the countries of the
eastern and western Mediterranean and served as a port for many parts of inner Turkey . Side was a slave
market from which African slaves were sold and also a center for piracy. After this period, Side turned to
legitimate commerce and still prospered.
Whilst Side has become extremely popular with European and Turkish holidaymakers alike, it has managed to retain its ‘quaintness’ and
authenticity. Due to its abundance of archaeological treasures, all the architecture in the old part of Side is of a certain style – pretty, two – storey
stone buildings with varnished, wooden balconies all along the labyrinth of narrow, winding alleyways.
Side has just everything you could want. For the culture – vulture there is obviously a treasure chest of ancient history all around which includes:
The Amphitheatre dating back to Hellenistic period and is one of the largest (after Aspendos) in Turkey seating approximately 15,000 people; The
Roman Temples of Apollo and Artemis; The City Gates; Aqua ducts and Museum. One of the most enjoyable experiences is walking through these
ruins at night when all are illuminated.
Seleukia (Lyrbe)
In Anatolia there are many ancient cities bearing the names of the kings of the Hellenistic Selukos State. One of them is Pamphylia’s Seleukia and it
is located around 90km from Antalya and 20km from Manavgat. The road is very bad. In 3rd century BC the city was founded as an acropolis.
The place of city foundation is the top of a hill surrounded by cliffs an three sides, which could be reached only from the south. Agora and city
centerare situated to the west of this hill.
Seleukia became the shelter for many intellectuals, scients and artists of Side and all they continued their studies of
science and art here during the period when Side was under the control of the bandits and pirates.The only
importance of the city which had almost no commercial income was that it had a good defence system and was
located at a strategic point.
Seleukia city became small and it eventually turned to ruins as this strategic importance dissappeared.
For more information, please sent us a email or click on the photo.
Enjoyside
Side Turkey stands for sun, sea, beach and beautiful trips.
Side.
Side (pronounced 'see day') is situated on the Mediterranean coast approximately 75 kilometers from one of
Turkey 's largest cities' Antalya . This unique seaside resort lies on a small, flat peninsula which is 300
meters wide and 800 meters long and is just packed to the brim with archaeological wonders and surrounded
on both sides by the deep, blue water of the Med. At certain points along the main street that runs through
the centre and down to the quaint fishing harbour, you can look between the buildings and streets and see
the sea on either sides.
Side was once an important commercial town. With its large merchant fleet it traded with the countries of the
eastern and western Mediterranean and served as a port for many parts of inner Turkey . Side was a slave
market from which African slaves were sold and also a center for piracy. After this period, Side turned to
legitimate commerce and still prospered.
Whilst Side has become extremely popular with European and Turkish holidaymakers alike, it has managed to retain its ‘quaintness’ and
authenticity. Due to its abundance of archaeological treasures, all the architecture in the old part of Side is of a certain style – pretty, two – storey
stone buildings with varnished, wooden balconies all along the labyrinth of narrow, winding alleyways.
Side has just everything you could want. For the culture – vulture there is obviously a treasure chest of ancient history all around which includes:
The Amphitheatre dating back to Hellenistic period and is one of the largest (after Aspendos) in Turkey seating approximately 15,000 people; The
Roman Temples of Apollo and Artemis; The City Gates; Aqua ducts and Museum. One of the most enjoyable experiences is walking through these
ruins at night when all are illuminated.
Seleukia (Lyrbe)
In Anatolia there are many ancient cities bearing the names of the kings of the Hellenistic Selukos State. One of them is Pamphylia’s Seleukia and it
is located around 90km from Antalya and 20km from Manavgat. The road is very bad. In 3rd century BC the city was founded as an acropolis.
The place of city foundation is the top of a hill surrounded by cliffs an three sides, which could be reached only from the south. Agora and city
centerare situated to the west of this hill.
Seleukia became the shelter for many intellectuals, scients and artists of Side and all they continued their studies of
science and art here during the period when Side was under the control of the bandits and pirates.The only
importance of the city which had almost no commercial income was that it had a good defence system and was
located at a strategic point.
Seleukia city became small and it eventually turned to ruins as this strategic importance dissappeared.
For more information, please sent us a email or click on the photo.
