Location: Manavgat
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Things to do in Manavgat, Turkish Mediterranean Coast: The Best Ancient Ruins
Manavgat is a town and district of the Antalya Province in Turkey, 72 km (45 mi) from the city of Antalya. The Manavgat River has a waterfall near the town.
Restaurants in Manavgat
1. Temple of Apollo
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4.5 based on 4,998 reviews
Reviewed By GaryMWar - Southport, United Kingdom
Nice walk round Side Town leads you to this, The Temple of Apollo, this is open and free to take a look around and is great to see, local bars nearby and shops, well worth a visit
2. Greek Amphitheater
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4.5 based on 3,210 reviews
Reviewed By mammakate2016 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Absolutely stunning, breathtaking, to stand in this and imagine what it was like all those years ago is amazin, didnt get to watch a show as itcwas daytime and we were just taking in the sights, well worth a visit x
3. Seleukia (Lybre)
4. Monumental Fountain (Nymphaeum)
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4.5 based on 505 reviews
Reviewed By KatharineReviews - Newbury, United Kingdom
This is one of the nearest ancient city parts to the parking and public transport area but, along with the Apollo temple and the amphitheatre, one of the most stunning. Great to think how it may have worked when fully functioning but some noticeboards also give guidance. A must-see for any visitor to Side.
5. Side Antik Kenti
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4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By FlippertyG - Carlisle, United Kingdom
Side old town is peppered with ancient ruins and monuments. As soon as you disembark from the dolmus at the bus station you will find history in front of you The ancient city, is very much still visible. You can take the main road to the left and walk along the colonnaded streets to the ampitheatre, or take a detour among the fields around the bus station and explore the ancient houses, hospitals, churches. You can spend all day here just wandering from ruin to ruin. The stones are a haven for lizards who bask in the sun, and the birdlife is amazing too. The paved streets of the ancient romans are still in tact, and many of the old pillars still stand along the sides of the streets. The ampitheatre is a must see, and as you head down the peninsula to the see you will find the beautiful temple of apollo- a great place to see the sun set. Interspersed with the ancient ruins are modern souvenir stalls and cafes, so you can spend all day here at your leisure and even take a dip in the sea, soak up the sun or visit the harbour. Beautiful place to visit
6. Devlet Agorasi
7. Selge Antik Kenti
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By JosefineH74 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Why on earth would the Romans build an ancient city in the deep forest of the Taurus mountains? A huge amphitheater, stadium and other remains like a huge roman bridge are there. None are renovated. Free to enter and unprotected. Why does no archeologist team escavatte there? On the remnants of the stade, some houses of the local villagers have been built. The villagers are very poor and live of the few tourists that ome here by jeep, in favor of rafting or other outdoor sports. This is a gem with many many unanswered questions.
