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Ancient Theater, Manavgat

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Be transported back to the culture of antiquity at Ancient Theater, one of the well-preserved highlights of the Side ruins system. The mighty theater was originally constructed in 2 CE, boasting a seating capacity of 15,000-20,000--making it one of the largest of its kind in the Ancient Pamphylia region. Although some of the stage area has collapsed, the construction provides a vivid insight into life and entertainment millennia ago. After exploring the historical construction, take time to appreciate the views of the ruins complex as it sits amidst the surrounding countryside and the sea. There are special paths for visitors, but these are not particularly well-maintained; sensible shoes are recommended. Put Ancient Theater into our Manavgat trip itinerary builder app to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Manavgat.
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  • A great experience. A little bit of Rome in Turkey. Who needs to go to Italy? Superb historic ruins. You can almost imagine the gods coming to earth to do battle. 
    A great experience. A little bit of Rome in Turkey. Who needs to go to Italy? Superb historic ruins. You can almost imagine the gods coming to earth to do battle.  more »
  • It’s located behind the Agora. It’s the most spectacular building in Side. It was built in the 2nd century before Christ. It’s a part of the inner town-wall. It’s huge with 25 thousand seats. I think....  more
    It’s located behind the Agora. It’s the most spectacular building in Side. It was built in the 2nd century before Christ. It’s a part of the inner town-wall. It’s huge with 25 thousand seats. I think....  more »
  • Wowser. This is definately worth visiting. Ancient amphitheatre. Very well preserved. A vantage point to look out over other ruins on site. 
    Wowser. This is definately worth visiting. Ancient amphitheatre. Very well preserved. A vantage point to look out over other ruins on site.  more »
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  • A fantastic place to visit and wonder round lots of photo opportunities. Shops and gifts shops a plenty on main strip down to harbour area,boat trips from harbour tour and private ones . There's a museum on the right as you walk to side old town area from the bus station recommend the walk not to difficult. Stopped a couple of times at Ruby's side for a drink near to swing price's are in lira and had a nice relaxing beer . Overall a great place to visit plus easy to get to by the bus service in the area.
  • Side old town is full of ancient ruins so beautifully preserved. Lots of shops and cafes too. We visited at night and in morning (I preferred the quite morning where I could hear the sea and the birds). Beautiful mosque right in middle of it all. Needed a ticket for amphitheatre but everything else can be seen as you walk around.
  • founded/Create by Greek settler 700BC and then 67BC brought under control by the Romans tells an amazing story / part of history reflected in such a small place. Definitely a must when you are visiting turkey. Mind all sellers - they cheat you with my rates Lira/EUR and the good prices. Very impressive to see what kind of buildings already have been produced two thousand years ago.
  • Phenomenal things that you should definitely visit. We came to Antik without an agency (you sit in a small Bus that goes along the main road towards the center of Side for 1 €) and then from the bus parking lot for 0.24 € to the old part of town. There is no need to give € 20-30 to agencies. Along the old town you have a huge number of shops, restaurants and cafes, something for everyone!
  • the best and most beautiful part of Side are the old ruins which are everywhere you look. We also recommend to visit the museum, where you can see the Turkish Coliseum. So so beautiful the whole city :)

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