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Von Dutch224 viewsI was astonished to come across this memento of Southern California hot-rod culture in such a remote corner of the world so far from its origin.Aug 12, 2019
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The Waterfront at Side251 viewsIn Hellenistic and Roman times Side functioned both as a great commercial entrepot and a pirate base. The silting-up of its harbor beginning around the 6th century AD, coupled with incursions of Taurus Mountain highlanders and later Arab fleets, caused Side to yield its pre-eminence to Antalya.Aug 12, 2019
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Sinbad at Side301 viewsAfter completing his seventh voyage, Sinbad the Sailor took up residency on the Turquoise Coast and started a business taking tourists on excursions along the shores of the Mediterranean.Aug 12, 2019
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Sandie at the Temple of Apollo306 viewsA modern-day Cleopatra lounges in the Mediterranean sunshine, awaiting the arrival of her Mark Antony.Aug 12, 2019
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Temples of Athena and Apollo228 viewsAthena and Apollo were the patron deities of Side, and their almost identical twin temples commanded the harbor entrance. Here, Mark Antony first met up with Cleopatra.Aug 12, 2019
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Elouise Mattox at the Temple of Athena285 viewsAthena was the Greek goddess of wisdom. Here a modern-day Athena surveys the ruins of her predecessor's Temple.Aug 12, 2019
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Club Apollo239 viewsWhere Mark and Cleo used to hang out when they came to town.Aug 12, 2019
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The Marina Restaurant and Bar286 viewsWine and dine amidst the ruins.Aug 12, 2019
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Monument to Kemal Ataturk244 viewsThe father of modern Turkey. Doubtless rolling over in his grave at what his successors have done to his legacy.Aug 12, 2019
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Sun and Marble250 viewsTourists explore the Temple of Apollo while a news camera crew covers preparations for the eclipse.Aug 12, 2019
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Chuck Mattox in Side262 viewsFollowing in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Mark Antony, Mustafa the Mad, et al.Aug 12, 2019
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Main Drag274 viewsWell-placed to ensnare tourists on their way to the beach.Aug 12, 2019
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