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Side



Side
Introduction

1. Shopping and relaxing

2. Temples of Apollo and Athena

3. Monumental gate and theatre

4. Marina

Practicalities


















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SIDE
Temples of Apollo and Athena

Side, Turkey

It looks like the ruins of one structure, but there were two temples here, dating to the 2nd century CE. What dominates the view, and motivates thousands of snapshots every day and night are the remains of Athena's. The columns making up the portico is largely Side's trademark.

Side, Turkey






By Tore Kjeilen