Out of many reasons to visit Izmir, a strong one is an intense insight into Turkey’s third-largest city, that is completely different from its counterparts like bustling Istanbul. Historical attractions, vibrant nightlife and many shopping venues provide an interesting setting but Aegean Izmir sitting on the coastline is also known for its westernised, cosmopolitan atmosphere … [Read more...]

Aegean Turkey might not be as famous as its Mediterranean counterpart, but it has many interesting  attractions and beautiful places worth visiting. Also known as the western coast, road tripping it gives way to gorgeous scenic landscapes, small quaint villages and some delightful beaches for sunbathing and swimming. Although many people start a road trip in the North region, … [Read more...]

Obviously, first on our list of things to do in Selcuk is to visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Over many years, archaeologists and historians have painstakingly restored many landmarks of the massive metropolis such as the Celsus library, Roman terrace houses and grand amphitheatre. You can read more about Ephesus here. However, the Aegean town of Selcuk in Western Turkey … [Read more...]

The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the religious tourism scene of Turkey. As … [Read more...]

Pamukkale in Aegean Turkey is also called the “Cotton Castle”, because of the white, cottony appearance of the mineral bath spas that abound the province, which is rich in calcium. Known as a “spa town” since the Roman era, tourists travel to Pamukkale to relax in warm, soothing and therapeutic waters in the myriad spas. About Pamukkale, in Turkey Pamukkale is a small … [Read more...]

Priene on the Aegean coast of Turkey, between the popular holiday resorts of Kusadasi and Altinkum was an ancient Greek city that belonged to the Ionian empire. It was also a member of the Ionian league that was a confederation of 12 cities, entrusted with making important decisions of the time, perhaps viewed as one of the earliest forms of Government. Famed for its … [Read more...]

The town of Canakkale, being located between the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara, is a seaport that is of great importance to Turkey. Two things that make Canakkale of historical relevance are its early civilization (3000BC to 400AD) and the two most remarkable battles in history – the mythical Trojan War and the Battle of Canakkale during World War I.  Because of its … [Read more...]

Out of all the ancient ruins on the Aegean coast of Turkey, Ephesus is the most famous and popular. This is understandable since it was the second largest city of the Roman Empire. Yet if time is no restriction, there are much more historical sites to visit including the relatively unknown capital of ancient Lydia, called Sardis.  Located 60 miles east of the Izmir peninsula, … [Read more...]

On the Aegean coast of Turkey, stands Kusadasi, frequently criticized for its ugly appearance yet it remains so popular with package holidaymakers, independent travellers, and cruise ship passengers. The reason why is because it serves as a good base for several surrounding attractions. One week in Kusadasi is never enough to see everything that the area offers. The variety of … [Read more...]

At the entrance to the Aegean resort of Didim, lie the historical ruins of the Temple of Apollo. The name itself is not unique as there were many temples dedicated to the mythological god. Famous for his ability to heal, it comes as no surprise to learn the temple of Apollo in Didim was a popular sanctuary and one of the most famous oracles in the world. About the Didim … [Read more...]