In August we had a week's vacation, and went to the ancient town of Side. Located south in Turkey, on the Mediterranean coast, Side was for several thousand years, an important harbor and commercial town. Now it is a small seaside vacation spot with some wonderful ancient ruins to explore and an unhurried place to enjoy sun, good company, sea and history. Stretching beyond the center of town, you can see resort hotels looming, but they are out of sight and out of mind among the narrow cobblestone streets and stony ruins smack in the center of the town - including an ancient theater and large Agora (market square), which 'protect' the harbor and main beach from further big-resort development.
Apollo Temple:
Triumphal Arch:
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| The main street in to the old part of town |
Roman Amphi Theatre:
View from our hotel:
