Ephesus. The Library.Photo by Duc N D, United Kingdom
East TerracePhoto by Duc N D, United Kingdom
What is left is the base of the altar dedicated to...Photo by Raymond G, Philippines
Ducks and ducklings Photo by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
Amphitheatre.Photo by Duc N D, United Kingdom
The library Photo by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
My traveling companion is drinking from the spring...Photo by Raymond G, Philippines
East TerracePhoto by Duc N D, United Kingdom
Channelling of water Photo by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
Viewing toward south entrance gatePhoto by Duc N D, United Kingdom
The modern-day inhabitants of Epehsus know how ...Photo by Gabriele B
Behind my friend is the steepest Roman theater in ...Photo by Raymond G, Philippines
Behind me are the ruins of the temple in PergamumPhoto by Raymond G, Philippines
The climax of the trip is a visit to the Roman The...Photo by Raymond G, Philippines
Turkish amulet thought to ward off bad luck can be...Photo by Raymond G, Philippines
High StreetPhoto by Duc N D, United Kingdom
Pamukkale from South Entrance GatePhoto by Duc N D, United Kingdom
View of Pergamum with spring flowers Photo by Gabriele B
Directions to the brothel Photo by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
The pools Photo by Krishnan Vaitheeswaran, Australia
Izmir
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Although it has a dramatic setting around a bay backed by mountains, most of İzmir is modern, which makes it a hard city in which to fall in love with at first sight. Give it a chance and you may find Turkeys third-largest city growing on you. However, for most people it will be a place to skip through as quickly as possible.
Nowadays, the sea-facing Kordon is a great place for jogging, cycling, walking the dog and just plain lounging about, while the northern district of Alsancak is being steadily restored, its lovely old Chios-style houses metamorphosing into inviting restaurants and bars.
Izmir Suggested Itineraries
Modern Izmir is Turkey's third-largest city and, at first sight, may seem a little disorientating and unlovable. Scratch the surface, however, and you'll uncover Izmir's ancient gems: the ruins of ... Continue Reading »
Izmir Turkish Baths (Hamams)
There is nothing like an authentic Turkish bath to kneed out your knots and give you that deep clean feeling. There are over twenty Turkish Bath Houses (Hamams) in Izmir, many of them set in ... Continue Reading »
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