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Bodrum’s intriguing ruins, are well preserved and These were the homes of
stunning beaches and cliff- contained within a large the richest residents of
top resorts attract people archaeological site, making Ephesus in approximately
from all over the world. it one of Turkey’s most the first century, and they
popular tourist attractions. were built in a modern
On Bodrum’s eastern side, Roman style.
tourists will find a beautiful Ephesus was declared a
beach overlooking brilliant Roman settlement in 133 Remarkably, some of the
blue water. Near the beach BC, although it did not homes had hot and cold
are plenty of cafes, bars reach its peak until some baths, marble floors and
and nightclubs. On the 200 years later. At one even heating systems. On volcanic eruptions and architecture, historic sites,
western side of town is the point, when the city was the walls, you can spot erosion have all sculpted dining, shopping, nightlife
marina, shopping centers the capital of Roman Asia unusual artwork, mosaics these odd formations and exotic atmosphere
and restaurants. Minor, Ephesus housed and even love poems over the ages, with some all make Istanbul one of
more than 250,000 scrawled by hand. of them rising as much as the world’s top tourist
No visit to Bodrum would permanent residents. 130 feet (40 meters) high. destinations.
be complete without St.Paul lived in Ephesus, No trip to Ephesus would However, thousands of
seeing the Castle of St. fostering Christianity be complete without years ago, mankind added The Old City is where most
Peter, also known as among many other seeing the famed Library remarkable touches to of the city’s impressive
Bodrum Castle. Built religions. With the decline of Celsus. Built in 123 AD, the landscape by carving historic sites are found,
from 1402 by the Knights of the harbor of Ephesus, the library was once of out houses, churches and which include the Hagia
Hospitaller it now operates and the sacking of the the largest libraries in the underground cities from Sophia, Blue Mosque and
as a museum. Other sights city by Germanic Goths in ancient world, coming in the soft rock. Topkapi Palace. Another
include the last remains the third century, Ephesus third after the libraries of important district is
of the Mausoleum, and began its decline. Alexandria and Pergamum. Inhabited as early as New City, known for its
ancient amphitheater and The library has been 1800 BC, Hittites and modern day attractions,
the Myndos Gate, which For roughly 1,500 years, restored, making it easier other residents chiseled skyscrapers and shopping
was once the scene of Ephesus was all but to see its two-story design, out underground tunnel malls. Beyoglu and Galata
a bloody battle during a forgotten. The remnants its columns and its capitals. complexes, seeking safety are popular zones for
siege by Alexander the of this incredible classical from invading Persians nightlife and entertainment,
Great. city were hidden from Be sure to admire the four and Greeks. Much later while the Bosphorus area is
the world until the 1860s, statues that represent the in the 4th century AD, home to beautiful palaces,
Besides sightseeing, when an international four virtues. While these Christians, fleeing out of waterfront mansions and
other things to see and team of archeologists are now replica statues, religious persecution from urban parks.
do in Bodrum include the began unearthing the ruins. and not the originals, Rome, sought refuge in
award-winning Bodrum Today, less than 20 percent you can still see Sophia, Cappadocia’s tunnels and There is no shortage of
Museum of Underwater of Ephesus has been representing wisdom, caves. Today, the region’s exciting things to see and
Archaeology which is excavated, but it is still one Episteme, representing natural wonders and do in Istanbul. A shopping
housed inside Bodrum of the largest accessible knowledge, Ennoia, historic sites all make it a affair not to be missed is
Castle, historic windmills, archeological sites in the representing thought, popular destination. the Grand Bazaar, one
Turkish saunas and mud world. and Arete, representing of the world’s oldest and
baths, windsurfing, scuba goodness. While much of Cappadocia largest covered markets.
diving and boat tours that Without question, the is located in the province Visiting a Turkish bath
feature nightclubs and most famous structure Just two miles from of Nevsehir, some of the is also a great way to
glass-bottomed dance in Ephesus is the Temple Ephesus is the town of main towns in the region experience the local
floors. of Artemis. The temple Selçuk, where many visitors are Ürgüp, Göreme, culture. The nightlife scene
was once the largest on choose to spend time Avanos, Ortahisar and in Istanbul abounds in
3. EPHESUS the planet, showcasing before or after exploring Mustafapasa. Many of numerous restaurants,
just how important the the ruins of Ephesus. In the these towns offer hotels, pubs and nightclubs to
Europe’s most complete city of Ephesus was. center of Selçuk, you might restaurants, nightlife suit every budget and
classical metropolis, Unfortunately, the temple want to stop and admire options and attractions preference.
Ephesus is an ancient site itself was largely destroyed the Roman aqueduct that such as museums, rock
located in Aegean Turkey. around the fifth century, once supplied water to castles, fairy chimneys,
By the 1st century BC, but it is still possible to tour the city, or you could learn underground tunnels, old
Ephesus was one of the the ruins. a little more about the Greek villages, monasteries
largest cities in all of the archeology of the region and handicraft markets.
Roman Empire, boasting Some of the most recently by exploring the collections Some of the caves in the
one of the Seven Wonders excavated attractions in at the Museum of Ephesus. region are actually hotels
of the Ancient World, Ephesus, and certainly You can also browse at the and cater to tourists.
the Temple of Artemis. some of the most popular, market or pick up double
The ruins of Ephesus are the Terraced Houses. knot carpets, the most 1. ISTANBUL
popular souvenir from the
area. Once serving as the
capital of the Ottoman
2. CAPPADOCIA and Byzantine Empires,
Istanbul today is the
Situated in Central largest city in Turkey and
Anatolia of Turkey, one of the largest in the
Cappadocia is best known world. Istanbul stretches
for its fairytale landscape across both sides of the
of unusual formations Bosphorus, a narrow strait
resembling chimneys, that connects Asia and
cones, mushrooms Europe, making it the only
and pinnacles. Natural city in the world spanning
processes such as ancient two continents. Impressive