Named for Apollon - god of light, beauty and art, and one of the principle gods of Side - the Temple is worth seeing, featuring magnificent historical and archaeological remains dating from 150 A.D. The Temple of Apollon, enchanting with its warm colours of the sun, was built next to the port to signify that Ancient Side was shielded by the gods. The temple, where you will fall in love with sunsets observed through the white huge columns, is waiting for you in all its glory.