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- happykoabugHonolulu, HI600 contributionsI am not sure why the Nymphaeum is under its own listing. It is the first ruin that you will see after going through the parking lot. Excavations and restoration of the site is ongoing.Written 31 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark_DornochDornoch, UK1,490 contributionsBridge 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 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- laczkozsuDebrecen, Hungary2,326 contributionsWe 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 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Diddy HWidnes, UK386 contributionsworth having a walk around sme places you can walk into othersare bebind rilings worth a look whie out for a walkWritten 31 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Shirley10112London, UK20 contributionsEverywhere 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 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David DDevon, UK27,035 contributionsSaturday 21st September and we were on an organised Tour of the Ancient port city of Side.
While walking around the Harbour/Port area of the City, we came across this rather imposing statue in a small park.
The statue pays tribute to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. He was born circa 1881 in
Salonica, Ottoman Empire. He died on the 10th November 1938 aged fifty-seven, in Istanbul in Turkey.
During his life he served as a Turkish Field Marshal, he was a revolutionary and author. He was also a founding father of the Republic of Turkey.
His political career saw him serve as the Country's Prime Minister from May 1920 to January 1921. He became the first President of Turkey and was in office from the 29th October 1923 till his death on the 10th November 1938.
During his presidency he began a program of radical reform, political, economic and cultural. Primary education became free and compulsory and Turkish women received equal civil and political rights.
The bronze statue depicts Atatürk satiroially dressed, wearing a bow tie, waistcoat, coat, flat cap and boots. It stands on a black marble plinth which bears his name, date of birth and death. Each edge of the plinth has three pieces of stone cladding
The plinth stands on two stone clad steps, the cladding matches that on the edge of the plinth. The larger of the two steps has a citation celebrating a hundred years of the founding of the Republic of Turkey on the 29th October 1923.
The Monument is flanked on one side by two flagpoles one flying the Turkish flag and is surrounded by flowerbeds with vibrant red flowers.
Even today, many years after his death, the name Atatürk is revered in Turkey.Written 30 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David DDevon, UK27,035 contributionsSaturday 21st September while walking around the ancient port city of Side, we spotted the blue tiled tminaret of the Mosque.
We used the Minaret as a beacon to follow to leed us to the Mosque.It is topped with a metal depiction of a crescent moon and a star, a symbol of Islam. This is mounted on five spherical shapes with a number of speakers around it, which call worshipers to prayer and broadcast the prayers from within.
It is a rather small Mosque with the main square shaped building topped with a rather flat dome.
Apart from the Minaret the most striking part was the Wudu area, this is the washing area that abuts the Mosque. It is a small octagonal shaped structure with a number of mosaic covered pillars supporting a domed roof. The colourful tiles were very eye-catching as was the painted design in the roof of the dome.
The was a sign over the main entrance door which had the name of the Mosque on it as well as the date 1994, we assumed it was when the Holy building opened.
In front of the main door is a a dome with the inside decorated with a colourful pattern.
At the time of our visit the Mosque was closed so it was not possible to enter. There was a sign by the door which depicted the appropriate dress code when entering, some spare clothing was hanging nearby, which visitors could use to cover up.Written 30 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
