Manavgat District

Best places to visit in Manavgat

Editor's Choice

This selection highlights the archaeological and natural landmarks of the Manavgat region. It features the well-preserved Aspendos Theater and the coastal ruins of Side, including its Roman theater, Agora, and monumental Nymphaeum. Natural sites include the wide Manavgat Waterfall and the 400-meter-deep cliffs of Tazı Canyon. The list also covers inland mountain-top ruins like Selge, the forested remains of Seleucia, and the ancient Pisidian city of Etenna, offering a comprehensive view of Pamphylia’s historical and geological landscape.

Editor's Choice — Map

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Aspendos Theater

Aspendos or Aspendus was an ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya province of Turkey.

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Side

An ancient maritime city situated on a peninsula, featuring a blend of Greek and Roman ruins, including a monumental harbor gate and extensive colonnaded streets.

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Roman theatre

A 2nd-century structure designed to accommodate up to 15,000 spectators. Unlike most ancient theaters in the region, it was built on vaulted arches rather than a natural hillside.

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Manavgat Waterfall

Manavgat Waterfall on the Manavgat River is near the city of Side, 3 km north of Manavgat, Turkey.

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Tazı canyon

A dramatic viewpoint within the Köprülü Canyon National Park, featuring limestone cliffs that rise up to 400 meters above the Köprüçay River.

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Seleucia

Seleucia was originally an ancient Greek city on the Mediterranean coast of Pamphylia, in Anatolia, approximately 15 km northeast of Side;…

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Selge Ruins

Selge was an important city in ancient Pisidia and later in Pamphylia, on the southern slope of Mount Taurus, modern Antalya Province,…

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Nymphaeum

A monumental 2nd-century fountain located near the main gate of Side, originally featuring three stories decorated with marble reliefs, columns, and statues.

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Agora

The commercial and social hub of ancient Side, this 2nd-century square was once surrounded by Corinthian columns and served as a marketplace and administrative center.

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Etenna

Etenna was a city in the late Roman province of Pamphylia Prima. Centuries earlier, it was reckoned as belonging to Pisidia, as by Polybius,…

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