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20 km north of Bodrum near the village of Selcuk, Ephesus is the most popular ancient site in southwestern Turkey, and deservedly so, Many acres of carefully excavated ruins present an unparalleled recreation of ancient splendor. This once thriving metropolis had as many as 250,000 inhabitants, and its ruins require at least a full day to appreciate.

Initially joined to the Asia Minor Coast, Samos became separated from the mainland following enormous geological upheavals. According to the myth it was the birth place of goddess Hera. By being colonized by the lonians around the first millennium BC, it was inhabited by Carians and Pelasgians.

The only way to see three ancient cities in one go, passing through some of the most beautiful Turkish scenery, your cameras will definatey not stop clicking.
This trip is a must for all history fans!

Pamukkale is one of the places in Turkey on which the seal of tourism has been most decisively stamped.
No other site in Western Anatolia, not even Ephesus itself, has undergone a process of such rapid change.

Turkey is a diverse and fascinating country with over 5,000 years of history, culture and mythology.

This charming and peaceful site lies at the top of Bülbül Mountain (Nightingale Mt.) close to the ancient city of Ephesus.According to the bible, Jesus asked the disciple John to care for his mother after his death. It is recorded that John brought her to Ephesus around 37 A.D. Where she lived the remaining 11 years of her life.