Historic Sites in Manavgat

Selge was an important city in ancient Pisidia and later in Pamphylia, on the southern slope of Mount Taurus, modern Antalya Province, Turkey, at the part where the river Eurymedon River forces its way through the mountains towards the south.

The Eurymedon Bridge was a late Roman bridge over the river Eurymedon, near Aspendos, in Pamphylia in southern Anatolia. The foundations and other stone blocks of the Roman structure were used by the Seljuqs to build a replacement bridge in the 13th century, the Köprüpazar Köprüsü, which stands to this day. This bridge is characterized by a significant displacement along its mid-line, noticeable by looking at its ancient piers.

D. during the Pax Romana era in the ancient Pamphylian town of Side, in southern Turkey on the Mediterranean Sea coast and dedicated to Apollo, the Greek and Roman god of music, harmony and light, inter alia. The Temple of Apollo dates back to the time of Roman emperor Antoninus Pius.

Etenna was a city in the late Roman province of Pamphylia Prima. Centuries earlier, it was reckoned as belonging to Pisidia, as by Polybius, who wrote that in 218 BC, the people of Etenna "who live in the highlands of Pisidia above Side" provided 8,000 hoplites to assist the Seleucid usurper Achaeus.

Kargı Han is located north of Kargı Stream in Beydiğin village, within the borders of Manavgat, west of Alanya. Since there is no inscription of the inn, there is no information about its construction year. It is a stone structure 46 meters wide and 50 meters long.

The Basilica at Side is a historic site located in Manavgat, Antalya. The remnants of the 5th-century basilica are visible behind the temples of Apollo and Athena. This large Christian church was built on the foundations of ancient temples. A smaller church was constructed within the nave of the basilica in the 8th or 9th century, which has been preserved in fairly good condition. It is within walking distance of the Temple of Apollo and Athena (25 m), Side Ancient Theater (470 m), and Side Museum (644 m).

The Vespasianus Monument, located in the ancient city of Side in Manavgat, Antalya, is a historic structure dedicated to Emperor Vespasian and his son Titus. Notable for its columns and arches reflecting Roman Imperial architecture, the monument also served as a fountain. It is within walking distance of Side Ancient Theater (98 m), Side Museum (81 m), and the Temple of Apollo and Athena (561 m).

Side Ancient City, located in the Manavgat district of Antalya, is a significant port city with a rich history dating back to the 7th century BCE. It features impressive remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods, including an ancient theater, the Temple of Apollo, and an agora. Side Ancient Theater (677 m), Side Museum (678 m), and Vespasian Monument (688 m) are within walking distance.

Naras Bridge, located in Manavgat district of Antalya, is named after the Naras Stream flowing beneath it. The bridge, dating back to the 2nd century BC, was rebuilt in the 13th century by Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat on the remains of an aqueduct built during the Roman Empire. This stone bridge, with five arches and approximately 12 meters high, is situated within the borders of the ancient city of Seleukeia, on the Oymapınar Dam road. Naras Bridge stands out with its robust architecture and natural beauty.

The Nymphaeum, a historic site in Manavgat, Antalya, is a monumental fountain located opposite the main city gate of ancient Side. Constructed in the 2nd century AD during the Roman period, this structure originally had three stories and a richly decorated facade adorned with statues. It served both practical purposes, supplying water to the city, and ceremonial functions. The statues and reliefs that once decorated the Nymphaeum are now exhibited in the Side Archaeological Museum. It is within walking distance of Side Ancient Theater (563 m), Side Museum (409 m), and Vespasian Monument (484 m).

Located in Manavgat, Antalya, the State Agora is a significant historical site within the ancient city of Side. Constructed in the 2nd century AD, this agora served as the administrative center of the ancient city. It is within walking distance of the Temple of Apollo and Athena (613 m), Side Ancient Theater (271 m), and Side Museum (307 m).

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