Most people pass through the town of Selçuk, Turkey, to visit Ephesus. If you stick around long enough, there are a few minor attractions to explore outside the major archaeological sites and museums.
Hierapolis (Ἱεράπολις) is an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage site atop the travertine terraces of Pamukkale in Turkey. The closest town is Pamukkale.
Pamukkale is a small town at the base of its namesake travertine terraces and ancient city of Hierapolis. It makes a great base for that and a few ancient cities in the region.
Laodicea on the Lycus (Λαοδίκεια πρὸς τοῦ Λύκου / Laodicea ad Lycum) was an ancient city in Anatolia. It sits near the modern city of Denizli and not too far from the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis.
Cumalıkızık is a small village about 10 kilometers east of the city center of Bursa. It’s a charming place that’s included in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Most visitors to the Muradiye district of Bursa, Turkey, will see the Muradiye Complex, but there are a few other landmarks to look out for.
The Muradiye Complex (Muradiye Külliyesi) is a mosque complex in Bursa, Turkey. It’s located in the Muradiye district and included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Bursa.
The bazaars are my favorite thing about the historic city center of Bursa, Turkey. This network of vibrant open-air and covered bazaars along with historic caravanserais are the heartbeat of the city. The bazaars are included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Bursa.
