One of the most interesting sights of the Turkish town of side is the temple of Artemis. It is located on the South of the Peninsula, near the sea, and is situated very close to the temple of Apollo. Temples were built at the same time and was dedicated to the main gods of the city. In those days for local residents, Apollo was the incarnation of the Sun, and his sister Artemis personified the moon.

According to Greek mythology, Artemis was a virgin and always youthful goddess of the hunt. She was the patroness of all life on Earth, gave happiness in marriage and assisted in childbirth. The goddess of fertility and female chastity as many similar to her goddess that protected women and children, reduces suffering, the dying, it is associated simultaneously with the birth, and death.

The temple of Artemis a bit more of the temple of Apollo, the length and the width of its rectangular base is 35 and 20 meters, respectively. The height of the temple about nine meters, and decorated with Corinthian columns parapets. It is assumed that the temple was built in the second century.

The temple of Artemis was built entirely of marble and is decorated in the Corinthian style. Unfortunately it was only five columns, but they left such a lasting impression that became one of the most recognisable and popular symbols of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey.