Side, one of the oldest cities in Turkey, dates back to the seventh century BC. The city was a very important port, so it was conquered many times. The fact that the city was constantly in danger forced the locals to build fortress walls that comp... read more
Many of the famous creations of ancient sculptors and unique monuments of architecture in Side have survived to this day. The rich historical heritage is carefully protected by the Turkish government. One of these monuments One of these monuments... read more
In the south of the Side peninsula, in a picturesque area right by the sea, two temples were once built. One of them, the eastern one, was the temple of the worship of Apollo and the western one was dedicated to Artemis. These gods were considered... read more
One of the most interesting sights in the Turkish city of Side is the Temple of Artemis. It is located in the south of the peninsula, by the sea, and is very close to the temple of Apollo. The temples were built at the same time and were dedicated... read more
