Manavgat District

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Manavgat Essentials

Manavgat combines remarkably preserved Greco-Roman heritage with the dramatic landscapes of the Taurus Mountains. The region is home to the 2nd-century Aspendos Theater, renowned for its acoustics, and the coastal ruins of Side, featuring the iconic Temple of Apollo. Natural landmarks include the wide Manavgat Waterfall and the deep limestone walls of Köprülü Canyon. Further inland, the high-altitude ruins of Selge and the panoramic cliffs of Tazı Canyon offer views over the National Park, while the medieval Alara Castle stands as a relic of the Seljuk era.

Manavgat Essentials — 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 port city on a small peninsula, featuring a well-preserved monumental gate, an extensive agora, and the remains of Roman baths. The site integrates historical ruins directly with the modern town's harbor and streets.

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Apollon temple

The remains of Greek temple are best visited during the sunset as the scenery is quite breathtaking. Free entrance.

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Roman theatre

A 2nd-century structure in Side built on arched foundations rather than a hillside. It once accommodated up to 20,000 spectators and was used for both theatrical performances and gladiatorial combat during the Roman period.

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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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Köprülü Canyon

Köprülü Canyon is a canyon and a National Park in the Province of Antalya, Turkey.

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Tazı canyon

A dramatic viewpoint within the Köprülü Canyon National Park, featuring sheer limestone cliffs that drop nearly 400 meters to the river below. Known for its wide panoramic vistas of the Taurus Mountains.

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Alara Castle

A 13th-century Seljuk fortification built on a steep conical hill to protect the Silk Road. The citadel is accessible via a series of tunnels and stairs carved directly into the rock.

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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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