Temple of Apollo, Side
Apollon Tapınağı
Five white marble Corinthian columns at the tip of the Side peninsula by the sea, among the most famous sunset silhouettes on the Mediterranean coast.
The Temple of Apollo was built in the 2nd century AD. Only five re-erected Corinthian columns and carved architrave remain of its façade. It stands by the sea at the southern tip of the peninsula, beside the remains of a Temple of Athena and a Byzantine church. At sunset, the sun sinks into the sea between the columns, making it one of Side's classic photo spots. Couples often take wedding photos here. Admission is free, and it is accessible all day. It is about a 15-minute walk from the entrance to the old town of Side, and can be visited together with the theatre and the museum.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Side Ancient City
- Manavgat Waterfall
- Green Canyon (Manavgat)
- Aspendos Theatre
- The Land of Legends
- Köprülü Canyon National Park
- Lara Beach
- Perge