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Best of the preserved ruins
Today we head for Kusadasi via the ancient cities of Aphrodisias and Ephesus.
Founded in the 5th century BC Aphrodisias was dedicated to the goddess of love – Aphrodite. It was the centre of the arts and in particular sculpture. The ruins are in pretty good shape with a 3km long wall still surrounding the city and the Temple of …
Day 5 - Pamukkale to Kusadasi
SIDENOTE: A fact about Denizli, and in particular about Denizli's (famous!) roosters. I learned a thing or two about the Denizli Rooster. These birds can crow up to 45 secs in one crow. As they get older, they crow longer and longer. They will crow so long that they pass out! On one fateful day, however, the rooster will crow so long that it will …
Kusadasi, Turkey with day trip to Ephesus.
... have on me which caught me by surprise. Walking down these ancient streets and standing in old buildings belonging to a city constructed some 3,000 years ago (1,000 BC) which was so well planned with underground water pipes, public shops, public baths, a library and amphitheatre was haunting to say the least. I had several "moments" where I was reduced to tears as I imagined how this place used to be. Even as I write this it still makes me teary. The people only abandoned Ephesus ...
Adventures of the Turkish Coast
... after having boat engine difficulties to explore once again. One of the men who took us out was from Germany who specialized inthis area and took us to a cave in the mountains that surrounded the area in which we saw 9,000-year-old prehistoric new-age paintings. It’s difficult to see them with a blind eye, but with a camera they were very apparent. Easily the oldest thing I have seen in my life and it was difficult to not ...
Ephesus for the Restofus
... but they did. Maybe smoke signals? Or shouting? The city also had the 3rd largest library in antiquity; don't ask what the other two are.
After Ephesus we went to a leather warehouse where they put on a leather fashion show, unfortunately. I did my best to keep a straight face while the strobe lights flickered, and the seemingly drugged out "models", stumbled down the runway. It was very easy to feel sorry for ...
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TravelPod Member ReviewsHotel Ilayda Kusadasi
Thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay at the hotel. Small, cozy and clean room - excellent Italian restaurant on the main floor, friendly staff, excellent location. Two thumbs up!
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