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Springtime in Turkey – Part 9
Do you know much about Priene? It’s famous for its Hippodamian-plan city layout. What’s more, Priene is also very romantic, especially if you get there late afternoon when all the tour buses are long gone.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 8
There’s not much left to see of Miletus today. The former harbour is silted up, and the city almost entirely vanished. This may have something to do with the fact that Miletus had the misfortune of constantly being on the wrong side of things, just like the priests of the oracle of Didyma.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 7
Given the number of tourists about the place, one could be forgiven for thinking that pretty much everyone in the world has already walked along the Curetes Street of Ephesus. And we were taking in Ephesus on a quiet day too, relatively speaking …
Springtime in Turkey – Part 6
There’s not much left today to see of ancient Phocaea, but ancient ruins aren’t necessary to bring the residents of Izmir out of the city and to the seaside. In addition to visiting Phocaea, we also visit the ancient Sardis in this chapter, birthplace of coinage.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 5
There’s an old Sicilian proverb that says, “Only donkeys and tourists go out in the midday sun.” But for us, lunchtime afforded us the glorious opportunity to take in Pergamum all on our own.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 4
Everyone knows Troy! But have you ever been to Alexandria Troas, the most important port in northwest Asian Minor? Join us in this chapter as we venture into this forgotten metropolis and to the equally little-known temple of Apollo Smintheus.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 9
Do you know much about Priene? It’s famous for its Hippodamian-plan city layout. What’s more, Priene is also very romantic, especially if you get there late afternoon when all the tour buses are long gone.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 8
There’s not much left to see of Miletus today. The former harbour is silted up, and the city almost entirely vanished. This may have something to do with the fact that Miletus had the misfortune of constantly being on the wrong side of things, just like the priests of the oracle of Didyma.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 7
Given the number of tourists about the place, one could be forgiven for thinking that pretty much everyone in the world has already walked along the Curetes Street of Ephesus. And we were taking in Ephesus on a quiet day too, relatively speaking …
Springtime in Turkey – Part 6
There’s not much left today to see of ancient Phocaea, but ancient ruins aren’t necessary to bring the residents of Izmir out of the city and to the seaside. In addition to visiting Phocaea, we also visit the ancient Sardis in this chapter, birthplace of coinage.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 5
There’s an old Sicilian proverb that says, “Only donkeys and tourists go out in the midday sun.” But for us, lunchtime afforded us the glorious opportunity to take in Pergamum all on our own.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 4
Everyone knows Troy! But have you ever been to Alexandria Troas, the most important port in northwest Asian Minor? Join us in this chapter as we venture into this forgotten metropolis and to the equally little-known temple of Apollo Smintheus.