Mosque

Side


Side's mosque sits amid the old town's hullabaloo of souvenir shops, restaurants and ruins.


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Nearby Side attractions

2. Basilica

0.13 MILES

This ruined basilica was built in the 5th century AD on what may have been a saint's burial ground. It was destroyed in the 7th century and later…

3. Beach

0.13 MILES

This rather narrow strip of sand and pebbles is a lovely spot for sunbathing and swimming right in town.

4. Temples of Apollo & Athena

0.15 MILES

This compact site is one of the most romantic on the Mediterranean coast. Apollo and Athena were Side's deities, although Apollo eventually became more…

5. Theatre

0.21 MILES

Built in the 2nd century AD, Side's spectacular theatre could seat up to 20,000 spectators and rivals the nearby theatre of Aspendos for sheer drama. Look…

6. Temple of Tyche

0.24 MILES

The ruined, circular-shaped Temple of Tyche is dedicated to the goddess of fortune.

7. Ancient Latrine

0.24 MILES

This arresting ancient latrine has two-dozen marble seats.

8. Agora

0.25 MILES

Just east of Side's theatre and across the road from the museum are these agora remains, which once functioned as the ancient town's slave market.