Side

Side town located on a peninsula 68 km from the airport Atnalya. Side - a combination of beautiful nature, architectural monuments and modern resort living. Side means "pomegranate". Before the Roman period, pomegranate was a symbol of the city. Even on the coins that were minted in Side, was a picture of this fruit. In ancient times, Side was known as the largest market of the slave trade. Peak of its development the city has reached in the II century during the Roman Empire. The most important architectural monuments were erected during this period. In the IV century the town of Side has lost its significance and by the tenth century was almost completely devastated by earthquakes, the raids of the Arabs and the Crusades. In 1895, immigrants settled here from Crete. And only recently, thanks to the development of tourism in the region, the city turned into a picturesque resort. In Side you will have a unique opportunity to plunge into the past and get acquainted with architectural monuments. Well preserved central gate and walls of the city, as well as an amphitheater (II century), the entrance to which is decorated with a monumental arch and fountain. During the Roman Empire Theater was used for gladiatorial combat. Draw your attention to the Statue of Vespasian and the Temple of Apollo. Historic Monuments is the best complement the atmosphere of the Turkish resort. Not far from the river Manavgat Side, with the unique beauty eponymous waterfall. The main resort places of the region are the Side: Colakl? (14 miles short of Side), Kumkoy (3 miles before reaching the Side), Titreengel (7 miles toward Alanya), Alanya (6 miles east of Side).