Temple of Dionysus, Side – Ancient City of Side loop from Side

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Temple of Dionysus, Side – Ancient City of Side loop from Side

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Temple of Dionysus, Side – Ancient City of Side loop from Side

01:42

6.50km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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874 m

Colonnaded Street of Ancient Side

Highlight • Historical Site

In ancient Side there were two colonnaded streets that led from the city gate to the sea. One leads from the main gate in a southerly direction to the sea, …

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1.13 km

Colonnaded Street of Ancient Side

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Ancient city, almost complete in structure. Here you get an impression of what an ancient city could have looked like.

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1.28 km

Vespasian Gate (Side Triumphal Arch)

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One of the landmarks of Side.

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1.32 km

Temple of Dionysus, Side

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In ancient times, there was a small temple on this spot. It was dedicated to Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, joy, grapes, fertility, ecstasy and madness.

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2.05 km

Ancient City of Side

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A nice little place. With a large excavation site. A lot is currently being built in the old town. The first houses are already finished. When the rest of the …

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2.08 km

Temple of Apollo (Side)

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The Temple of Apollo was built in the 2nd century. It stands near the harbor and is a wonderful sight, especially at sunset.

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2.30 km

Side Harbor

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Nice little harbor with many pubs. 🍻🍹

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4.44 km

Shopping Streets of Side

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Very nice shopping street, lined with small Ottoman-style houses and shops.

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6.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

1.59 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.18 km

703 m

313 m

259 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

27°C

14°C

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Comments

August 2, 2025,Stadtrundgang Side, historische Altstadt mit Hafen - Türkei

Side has a very interesting old town with countless historic buildings and ruins dating back to the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Because the town was abandoned for centuries and sparsely populated during that time, so much of its historical substance has been preserved.
At the end of the 19th century, the old town center was resettled and quickly developed …

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June 11, 2023,Bilder aus Side

After yesterday's stroll through Manavgat, Side was on the agenda today.
It was very interesting to see the "old" side.

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December 7, 2024,Spaziergang durch dem Markt und Alt Side

To the market in Side, before we visit a mosque and then walk to Old Side to the harbor.

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April 29, 2024,Türkei - Tag 6 - Side, eine Ruinenstadt wird ausgegraben.

Very beautiful ruined city that is being excavated more and more. The prices for food on site are underground. A cheeseburger from McDonald's almost 5 euros? No thanks...

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