Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul Turkey The name means Holy Wisdom. Built in only 6 years, 532 to 537, it was the … Continue reading Hagia Sophia
Month: January 2018
Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, Turkey Near the Hippodrome and the centre of ancient Constantinople is the largest Cistern in the … Continue reading Basilica Cistern
Hippodrome
The Hippodrome in Istanbul, Turkey The oldest monument of Constantinople stands in the Hippodrome, a public square, originally the ancient circus … Continue reading Hippodrome
Ephesus 5
Headline: Apostle Pauls Causes Riot at Great Ephesus Theatre The Great Theatre is the most magnificent structure in Ephesus. There are … Continue reading Ephesus 5
Ephesus 3
The Celsus Library is the highlight of ancient Ephesus Follow the marble brick road down to the centre of town. At … Continue reading Ephesus 3
Ephesus 2
Nike and other interesting statues The Temple of Artemis, now in ruins, was once a multi columned structure built on … Continue reading Ephesus 2
Ephesus
Ancient Roman City of Ephesus On a lovely spring day in 2016, our guide led us for a leisurely stroll down … Continue reading Ephesus
Kusadasi 2
Turkey’s beautiful port of Kusadasi People have used this port since 3000BC. Think back 5000 years when the Lelegians and … Continue reading Kusadasi 2
Virgin Mary Shrine
Home of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus In the Solmissos Mountains located on the top of the “Bulbul” mountain 9 … Continue reading Virgin Mary Shrine
Kusadasi
Kusadasi, Ephesus and the Basilica of St. John Kusadasi is the port used by cruise ships to visit Ephesus, Turkey. Ephesus … Continue reading Kusadasi
