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Ephesus In the ancient world, Ephesus was a center of travel and commerce. Situated on the Aegean Sea at the mouth of the Cayster River, the city was one of the greatest seaports of the ancient world. Three major roads led from the seaport: one road went east towards Babylon via Laodicea, another to the north via Smyrna and a third south to the Meander Valley. |
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The House of Virgin Mary The house is situated at the peak of Bulbul Mountain, 9 kilometers (15 miles) from Selcuk. According to legend, St. John came to Ephesus with Virgin Mary four or six years after the crucifixion of Jesus. Following the visions of a German nun, Catherine Emmerich, a group of Lazarist priests discovered a house, which is believed to be the place where Virgin Mary spent her last days in 1891. |
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The Temple of Artemis Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus' Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remains of this temple which once measured 425 ft long, 220 ft wide and 60 ft high. Paul's successful ministry in this city was considered a threat to this very temple (Acts 19:27). |
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Sirince Village Surrounded by hillside pastures, the houses are only 2 minutes from the heart of the formerly Greek village of Sirince. The village is a protected area and contains lots of unique architecture, including 2 churches. The maze of cobbled streets is like stepping back in time and can be explored at your leisure. The friendly villagers are happy to sell you herbs gathered from the mountains, local wines and handicrafts. The valley of olive groves and peach orchards in which the village nestles, gives way to vineyards and pine forests, providing endless opportunities for walking. |
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Pamukkale (Hierapolis) Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where the hot springs were believed to have healing powers, so the city became the center of a pagan cult in antiquity and a spa resort today. The city was on the borders of Caria, Lycia and Phrygia and had a mixed population. Citizens were usually involved in the wool industry and little has changed as it is still a textile center. |
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Priene - Milletos - Didyma Priene was founded in the 2nd millennium and carried to its present locality in 350 B.C. from the original place which is still unknown. Miletos was on the seashore in the ancient times. The Miletus people who had founded about 90 colonies in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions , after 650 B.C., had resisted the Persian invasions in Anatolia , but they were defeated finally and the city was destroyed by the Persians in 5th c. B.C. |
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National Park
Adaland Aquapark Adaland Dolphinpark Adaland Seapark |