Antalya – Manavgat

Manavgat, which is not known exactly when the first settlements were made, is a settlement that has hosted many civilizations from history to the present. According to the artifacts unearthed as a result of the archaeological excavations carried out in the region, it is thought that the first settlements in Manavgat were made between 200 and 150 BC.

The district, which is one of the most famous port cities of the region, is visited by thousands of local and foreign tourists every year with its natural beauties and historical buildings. Among the historical places to visit in Manavgat, the prominent ones are generally ancient cities and structures from the Roman period.

Temple of Apollo

The Temple of Apollo, one of the prominent historical buildings of Manavgat, is within the borders of Side town of the district. The temple is located about 7 kilometers from the district center.

Transportation to the temple, which was built in 150 AD, can be done by private vehicle or Side minibuses. The building, which is one of the most visited areas around Side and Manavgat, also has a unique sea view. The Corinthian-headed columns in the temple, which took its name from Apollo, the god of art, sun and poetry in mythology, have survived to the present day in their original form. The region, which is known to have built a basilica around it during the Byzantine period, attracts great attention, especially by foreign tourists.

Side Ancient City

Side Ancient City, located within the borders of Side, is approximately 6 kilometers away from the district center; Transportation can be done by private vehicle or Side minibuses.

The first settlements in the ancient city, which is the most famous port city of the region, were made in 78 BC. Many points of the city, which is known to have been built by the Romans, are still navigable today. Side Ancient Theater, which is located in the ancient city, where the city walls and the colonnaded street can be seen, also attracts attention with its gigantic appearance. In the theater, which is the most interesting structure of the ancient city with a capacity of 17 thousand people, many gladiator fights were also held during the Roman period.

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Side Museum Located in the town of Side in
Manavgat, the museum is 6 kilometers from the district center. Transportation to the museum can be done by private vehicle or by public transportation in the city.

The building, which was converted into a museum by reorganizing an agora belonging to the 5th century AD, is among the important historical buildings of the region. There are inscriptions, figures, sarcophagi and altars that you can examine in the building, which is in great harmony with the artifacts exhibited in the museum.

Historical Aspendos Bridge The Historical Aspendos Bridge, which was built on Köprüçay, one of the important water sources of
Manavgat, is located approximately 33 kilometers from the district center. Access to the bridge can be done by private vehicle.

The building, also known as Köprüpazar Bridge by the people of the region, was built in the 4th century AD. The bridge, which was built during the Roman period, underwent restoration work during the Seljuk period in the 13th century. Traces of Seljuk architecture can also be seen in the bridge, which has the dominant features of the Roman period in terms of architecture. The bridge, which was last restored in 1920, offers a unique view with the water source passing under it.

Oluk Bridge
, one of the important historical buildings of Manavgat, is located 65 kilometers from the district center, near the ancient city of Selge. Access to the bridge can be done by private vehicle.

The structure, which was known as the Eurymedon Bridge in ancient times, has a length of 14 meters and a width of 3.5 meters. The bridge, whose construction date coincides with the 2nd century AD, was built on two stone slopes among the important natural beauties of the region. The view of the bridge, where you can take nature walks and historical excursions together, is also worth seeing.

Selge Ancient City

Selge Ancient City, which is approximately 80 kilometers away from Manavgat district center, is within the borders of Altınkaya District. Transportation to the ancient city can be done by private vehicle or Altınkaya minibuses.

Selge, which is among the oldest ancient cities in Manavgat, was built in 547 BC. Persians, Lydians and Romans lived for a long time on the ancient city, which was built on a wide valley. Among the structures that can be visited in the ancient city, there are city walls and acropolis, and the most striking structure in the region is the Roman theater. The theater, which fascinates visitors with its gigantic appearance, is among the historical buildings in the city that have survived to the present day with little loss.

Etenna Ancient City The ancient city of Etenna, located within the borders of
Manavgat, is approximately 25 kilometers from the district center. Transportation to the ancient city, which is located in the Ridgekoy District of the district, can be done by private vehicle.

The walls around the ancient city, which has an altitude of 900 meters, have survived to the present day with very little damage. There is no clear information about when the first settlements were made in the ancient city, where you can see plenty of rock tombs around. There are agora, churches, basilicas and cisterns in the city, where you can see many buildings from the Byzantine period. You can take nature walks in the ancient city, which is built on a hillside, and enjoy the view of the region.

Oymapınar Aqueduct

Transportation to Oymapınar Aqueduct, which is approximately 15 kilometers away from Manavgat district center, near the Oymapınar Dam, is provided by private vehicle.

The structure, which was built to transfer water from the Manavgat River to the ancient city of Side, has survived to the present day. The structure, which has an average length of 35 kilometers, has many open and closed canals, tunnels and aqueducts. The 40 arches of the aqueduct, whose construction date dates back to the 2nd – 3rd century AD, are among the structures that have survived to the present day with the least damage.

Lyrbe Ancient City

The ancient city of Lyrbe, located in the Bucakşeyhler District of Manavgat, is located approximately 10 kilometers from the district center. Transportation to the ancient city can be done by private vehicle or Bucakşeyhler minibuses.

The city, also known as the ancient city of Seleukeia, was built in the 3rd century BC. In the archaeological excavations carried out around the city, which was used as a port city, many structures belonging to the Classical Age were unearthed. There are city walls, agora, temples, churches, tombs and cisterns that you can visit in the ancient city, which includes structures belonging to the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods.

Private Yörük Museum Located within the borders of Evren District of
Manavgat, the Private Yörük Museum is approximately 12 kilometers from the district center. Transportation to the museum can be done by private vehicle or public transportation.

In the museum, where you can examine the prominent ‘Yörüklük’ culture of the region, products such as sculptures, artifacts and items used by the Yörüks in daily life are exhibited. Entrance to the Private Yörük Museum is free of charge.

Manavgat Municipality City Museum Manavgat Municipality City Museum, which is ideal for exploring the history of
Manavgat district and examining artifacts and documents, serves the district center. Access to the museum can be done on foot.

In the museum, known as the Yörük Museum by the people of the region, local items, sculptures and important figures of the district are exhibited.