Aspendos Antique Theater - Side & Waterfall

You will discover the beautiful nature just together with the mists of history. Visiting Aspendos, one of the most well preserved ancient theaters in the world and therefore still in use for operas, ballets and performances that can reflect the superb acoustic hidden inside. Perge, a huge Roman city with it's remainings of public and civil buildings, where you can follow the footsteps of St. Paul on his way from Jerusalem to Rome . Kursunlu Waterfalls is a National Park, situated on the slope of the Taurus Mountains , with its rich flora combination to the waterfalls.

Departure from hotel in the morning or afternoon. Driving to Aspendos and visit the magnificent and well-preserved Ancient Roman Theatre in Aspendos. Continue to the lovely seaside resort town of Side. We will have a great walk and visit through the ancient monuments of Side like ancient theatre, roman agora and Apollon temple.
Our last visit will be for nearby Manavgat Waterfall. One of the river and waterfall in Antalya Region.

Tour includes: Transfer Services, Professional and Licensed Guiding Services, Entrance Fees.
Tour excludes: Lunch.

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ASPENDOS ANTIQUE THEATER

Aspendos is known for his best-preserved theater of antiquity with seating for 15.000. Still used today, the theater's galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testify to the architects success. Nearby stand the remains of a basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia.

This city on the shores of the ancient Eurymedon,built by the colonial people from Argos,is renown over the world because of its Roman amphitheater of incrediple beauty,that is still in excellent shape .Aspendus was the only city,besides Side,that minted silver coins in 5th C.AD.The city walls were built in the Hellenistic period and were repaired restored in the late Roman period and in the Byzantine period.Aspendos is divided into two:Lower City and (Upper)High City.The Agora,Basilica,Bouleterion and the monumental fountain situated in the High City and the Theater,Stadium,the Roman Baths and the Water aqueducts situated in the Lower City are definitely worth seeing.The Aspendos Theater holds 15,000 people and was built by the famous Aspendosian architect Zenon,in Marcus Aurelius’time(second half of 2AD). This theater is in better condition than all other theaters built in the ancient times .In order to keep with Hellenistic traditions,a small part of the theater was built so that it leaned against the hill where the Citadel (Acropolis)stood,while almost all of the other parts were buit onvaulted arches . The high stage served to seemingly isolate the audience from the rest of the world.The very top section of this stage has been repaired and the acoustics were ameliorated with later additons .Because the stage area was later used as a caravansarai in Seljuk times,it was continuously repaired and maintained .Thus,the Aspendos Theater has been able to survive to this days without losing almost any of its original qualities.

SIDE & WATERFALLS

Once the secret rendezvous of Anthony and Cleopatra, Side stands on a promontory flanked by two excellent beaches of golden sand - Kumkoy to the west and Titreyengol to the east. Most of the tourist accommodation is situated in these areas, which have easy access to the resort centre by dolmus. If you don’t feel like venturing too far, they have a range of bars, shops and restaurants.

The ruins of the ancient city mingle with the new, and despite its development as a resort, it retains its own very special atmosphere and charm. Its impressive second century theatre, supported by arched vaults, offers fine views towards the sea and you can still see the remains of an ancient street lined with pillars and arcades and the market place where slaves were once sold. Nearby the Agora Baths Museum contains a beautifully restored fifth century bath house and some interesting statues and artifacts.

The bustling, colorful streets leading down to the sea offer bargains galore. There are shops selling Turkish Delight, designer jeans (both fake and real but all at lower prices than at home), handcrafted embroidery, lace table cloths and serviettes, carpets, leather goods and a wonderful selection of gold and silver jewelery. The Saturday market is also worth a visit for clothes, lace, fresh fruit and vegetables.

The two most popular beaches are a short distance from the centre - but if you prefer some peace and quiet, walk a little further and the crowds thin out.

An excursion to Kursunlu waterfalls makes a refreshing change from the heat of the beach, and the Manavgat waterfalls and river are close by and well worth a visit.

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