Altinkaya, Manavgat and Side
 An important city of ancient Pisdia, Altinkaya (Selge), located in the northwest of the Köprülü Canyon National Park accessible by a winding mountain road. The city walls, towers, cisterns, temple of Zeus, agora, stadium, theater, gymnasium and cemetery remain of this town, the shops at a height of 950 meters. Historians agree that Selge direct trade with Antalya, which had brought them prosperity.Although the Manavgat Waterfalls are not high, milky white, foaming water rushes powerfully over the rocks. Next to the waterfalls shady tea gardens and restaurants make the rest is a pleasant, cool place, especially welcome after a full day of sightseeing. You can Manavgat a wonderful boat trip on the river to explore this beautiful region further. Side, was one of the best known classical sites in Turkey, an ancient port whose name means pomegranate. Today is a pretty resort town, its ancient ruins, two sandy beaches attract many shops and extensive tourist accommodation visitors. There are numerous cafes and restaurants overlooking the sea and the shops that line the narrow streets seli typical Turkish handicrafts including leather goods and Turkey’s famous beautiful gold jewelry. Tne magnificent theater of the ancient city, built on pillars arches, is the largest wncle in tne area. (Closed for restoration) Other attractions include the Agora, Temple of Apollo. whicn is close to the sea. a fountain and necropolis. The extensive Roman baths. now a museum. houses one of the best archaeological collections in Turkey. |
 East Side, in pine forests the holiday resorts hidden Sorgun Titreyen Gol (Blue Flag) and Kizilagac both for its sandy beaches and sparkling sea known. The atmosphere is relaxed, accommodation plentiful and the activities endless.West Side, the holiday Kumköy, Colakli Kamelya and also offer sun and sea, in close proximity to ancient sites. In the Pamphlyian Seleucia (Bucaksihlar), 15km northeast of Side, are the remains (in good condition) of Roman baths, temples, churches, a mausoleum, theater and agora. |
Side Archaelogy Museum
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