Sights Side, Turkey

Side known since ancient times - in the stories and legends often mention the wealth of the ancient city. The history of Side the names of great men - Alexander of Macedon, the Ptolemies, the Seleucids, the memory of their times.

Side was founded in the 7 th century BC the Greek colonists and eventually turned into a major shopping center. After capturing the city pirates Side becomes the center of the slave trade of the Southern Mediterranean. Next comes the period of Roman domination, the city became the center of culture and art. It was at this time include the creation of the famous monuments of architecture and unique creations of sculptors, many of which have survived to this day.

Aqueducts, remains of city wall - the first thing that can be seen approaching the Side. The ruins of the ancient city, alternate with modern buildings, and, despite its growing popularity and the huge flow of tourists, the city has managed to retain its pristine charm.

In Side has a theater with an impressive arched vaults, built in the second century BC. This magnificent view of the sea, and at the same time, you can admire the ruins of an ancient street with its columns, arches, and the area, once the former slave market. Nearby is a museum, which is a renovated bath with beautiful fifth-century statues, and various artifacts.

Temple of Athena and Apollo, a statue of Emperor Vespasian (who is famous for the fact that he took taxes from public toilets), Necropolis, Roman bath, which is converted into a museum. "Nymphaeum" - a monumental fountain, the chief in the city.

Legendary Side historic past and modern network of hotels on the coast harmoniously with the natural beauty of these mest.V downtown pedestrian narrow streets filled with shops and restaurants leading down to the little harbor, and incredibly romantic ruins of the temple of Athena. In the quiet alleys of remote Side housed numerous family hotels and villas with superb scented gardens.

Beaches Side located in the eastern and western parts of the old city. The western part is located in the main hotel area, so there's more entertainment, but more visitors. The eastern part is much quieter and quieter - you can peacefully wander through the sand dunes, poizuchat ancient ruins.