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…

Ephesus Through the Ages at the Ephesus Museum in Selçuk, Turkey

The Ephesus Museum (Efes Müzesi) is a great complement to visiting the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus. It’s located in Selçuk, Turkey.

Main road into the village in Cumalıkızık, Bursa, Turkey

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.

Muradiye Park in Muradiye, Bursa, Turkey

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.

Food market in Bursa, Turkey

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…

Imperial Gate on the walls of Bursa Castle in Bursa, Turkey

Bursa Castle (Bursa Kalesi) is one of the most interesting places to visit in Bursa, Turkey. It’s surrounded by the old city walls and contains the ancient citadel…