ancient ruins
Aspendos Theatre
The best-preserved Roman theatre in the world, a 15,000-seat marvel from the 2nd century still used for performances with near-perfect acoustics.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Antalya, Turkey · Asia
Side is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Manavgat, 27km from Aspendos Theatre.
Side is a town located in Antalya, Turkey. With a population of 10,505, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Side sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Side to your route.
Side (formerly Selimiye) is a city on the southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. It includes the modern resort town and the ruins of the ancient city of Side, one of the best-known classical sites in the country. Modern Side is a neighbourhood of the municipality and district of Manavgat, Antalya Province, Turkey.Read more
Its population is 14,527 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It lies near Manavgat, 78 km from Antalya.
It is located on the eastern part of the Pamphylian coast, which lies about 20 km east of the mouth of the Eurymedon River. Today, as in antiquity, the ancient city is situated on a small north-south peninsula about 1 km long and 400 m across.
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Side is located in Antalya, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 36.7667 latitude, 31.3889 longitude.
Side has a population of approximately 10,505 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman theatre in the world, a 15,000-seat marvel from the 2nd century still used for performances with near-perfect acoustics.
27 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
Dramatic waterfalls where the Düden River plunges directly off a cliff into the Mediterranean Sea, viewable from boat tours below.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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