An old aqueduct is one of the unique monuments of Roman civilization. It is part of the oldest water system. Today, similar stone structures can be seen in various parts of the Mediterranean. During the reign of Romans, they were used to deliver water to the city. The length of the aqueduct in Side was about 30 km. Its 13 km were tunneled through the mountains. Only a fragment of a once extensive stone structure has survived to date.
The Aspendos bridge is a monument of a later period. It was built in the 13th century on the site of an ancient Roman building. This bridge has perfectly preserved to our days. It has a length of 225 meters, and a minimum width of 4.5 meters. From the very first glance, one can notice some faults in its design. For hundreds of years, its supports have shifted from their original places, so nowadays the bridge gives rather a bad impression. Against a background of the surrounding natural beauty, the old bridge looks simply unique.
Side is full of amazing natural attractions. Manavgat waterfall is worth particular attention. The waterfall is located in the very center of the town of the same name. It is man-made and surrounded by heavy tree cover of the park. Beautiful viewing platforms are equipped there for visitors. The park has lots of places to go on holiday and sports entertainment.
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