Ancient Agora of Athens

The Agora was the center of life in ancient Athens. It’s located northwest of the Acropolis and between the Monastiraki and Thiseio neighborhoods.

House of the Roman Mosaic in the Stenopos Kollytos area in Athens, Greece

Stenopos Kollytos was a narrow street in ancient Athens, Greece. The excavation area is visible along the pedestrianized Apostolou Pavlou, which connects Thiseio and the Acropolis.

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…