Italian Tower (left) and French Tower (rear center) at Bodrum Castle in Turkey

The biggest attraction in Bodrum is Bodrum Castle. This huge walled structure sits at the entrance to the harbor in the center of the city.

Terrace Houses at Ephesus

The Terrace Houses are an extra attraction in the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site located near the town of Selçuk, Turkey. They housed prominent citizens during…

Old Selçuk, Turkey

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…

Pamukkale, Turkey

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…

Syria Street in Laodicea

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…