When you are in Antalya region in Turkey, you are surrounded by beautiful Roman ruins that makes you wonder, how marvellous and gigantic these ruins are in this remote area of the Roman empire.

I’d like to highlight three sites in Antalya region, where you can find wonderful Roman ruins, especially if you are so obsessed with the wonder of the Roman Empire!

First, let’s start with Perge.

The city of Perge started from the Greek as early as the 5th century BC. The city then conquered by the Roman and flourished in the Roman time.

Emperor Hadrian interestingly visited the city as he built a beautiful nymphaeum – an over the top fountain with pool and statues.

The city centre (Agora) is believed to be from Septimus Severus era. Beautiful columns are still standing still.

Ok, enough about Perge, now let’s visit the second Roman site: Aspendos.

Incredibly well preserved Roman Theatre! Wow what a wonder!

Wow look at those stunning 59 arches at the top!

You just be in awe seeing this stunning building! Hopefully in the Roman times, you were watching something poetic rather than wild animals parade!

Near Aspendos, there is a gigantic aquaduct.

Now let’s move to the third site which is Side.

Side in itself is a huge town with many ruins scattered in various part of the town. Don’t forget to visit the marvellous theatre.

At the corner end of the town, by the sea, there is a huge Temple of Apollo.

This temple is gigantic, must be so huge in its heyday.

The temple is magnificent from every angle.

And there is another temple next to it. It’s Temple of Athena. Currently in ruins, but must be marvellous in its heyday.

Now let’s look at this stunning Harbour Bath, tuck away in the town centre of Side.

Inside the Harbour Bath, my husband found unusual Roman tiles. They are circular.

My husband said he’s never see round tiles like that in Roman floor.

Don’t forget to enjoy freshly squeezed orange juices, after too much sightseeing. Mocktail or EFES aren’t bad either!

We stayed in Side Star Beach, very recommended!

I hope you enjoy this travel blog, there are a lot of cats in Side, it is a cat-lover dreams!