Things to do in Side

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Things to Do in Side


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  • Nooran
    Perth, Australia3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a beautiful historical site! It's really worth to go with the a professionnel guide! The history is amazing about this place in certainly reccommend you to go ıf you evet go near that area.
    Written 12 February 2024
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  • Weymouth D
    Weymouth, UK34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our third holiday to Side and it does not disappoint. The local government are investing a lot of money in the site and this has a knock on effect with admission prices. We went today to visit the museum and amphitheater, we were told the museum is closed and just the amphitheater would be €17 each. All the photos I have attached were taken from surrounding ruins, that can be accessed for free and could take all day to explore. On the other hand, wander down to the harbour and take in a boat tour for €5 each. Visit Side at night for a magical experience, underlit pavement and ruins below are beyond beautiful.
    Written 4 March 2024
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  • MGTravel75
    Manchester, UK417 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small but lots of history and well organised faculty. Great to see the history and so close to modern luxury hotels. Prices for the shop are good downside but then which museum isn’t.
    Written 25 December 2023
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  • MGTravel75
    Manchester, UK417 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Getting my steps in from our hotel, lovely area which was quiet in the winter. Peaceful to walk around and see the old ruins.
    Written 25 December 2023
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  • MGTravel75
    Manchester, UK417 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Walked here from the out hotel which was 40mins away, lovely walk in the wi get sun.
    Ruins next to the road and east to see and appreciate.
    Written 25 December 2023
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  • Mark_Dornoch
    Dornoch, UK1,509 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bridge rebuilt the 2nd time in 1998 with nice limestone slabs. Original bridge built in Roman times and some of it is still visible. Rebuilt in 13th century by the Selchuks. Impressive structure.
    Written 12 February 2020
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  • laczkozsu
    Debrecen, Hungary1,680 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took a one-day trip to Side and visited the ancient ruins. Through the gate and „Vespasianus Aniti” we saw the huge Greek Amphitheater with 25 000 seats! The ruins can be seen free and it’s worth to walk around and enjoy the special atmosphere of the past. We liked it and took lots of photos!
    Written 12 December 2022
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  • Diddy H
    Widnes, UK375 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    worth having a walk around sme places you can walk into othersare bebind rilings worth a look whie out for a walk
    Written 31 March 2022
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  • laczkozsu
    Debrecen, Hungary1,680 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Side is 80kms from Antalya and it’s worth a visit. There are lots of ancient ruins in the towns, so we took a journey into the past. One of the most important ruins the Agora from the Roman times, from 2. Century before Christ. It was the scene of official events and celebrations. I think it’s an interesting place.
    Written 12 December 2022
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  • Shirley10112
    London, UK17 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everywhere you go around Side there are archaeological sites but watch out for men wearing grey jackets who appear to be there to guide and take photos for you. These are NOT official and I found one man in particular wanted to be closer than I was comfortable with so decided to leave, at which point he held out his hand for money and expected us to pay him 10 lira.
    Written 8 November 2017
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  • steve plumridge
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a fantastic place for a day visit quite relaxing during the day and evening is good music and food and drinks .
    Written 3 July 2022
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  • turkselo
    Side, Türkiye15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Süper temiz. Güleryüzlü karşılama ve mükemmel servis
    Freundlich und bequem sauber Very nice place clean and friendly you have to visit just relax.
    Written 1 February 2024
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