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Aphrodisias: Off The Beaten Path in Turkey
The Ruins at Aphrodisias are remote and well-preserved. Photo courtesy of David J Lull via Flickr. The ruins of Ephesus, one of the most impressive Greco-Roman settlements on the Mediterranean, are...
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Top Ancient Sights in Ankara
Temple of Augustus in Ankara Istanbul Few cities have grown so big, so quickly as Ankara, once known as Angora (yes, like the goats’ wool, which originated near here). It’s only been the capitol of...
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Istanbul’s Best Views
Istanbul’s Golden Horn When Emperor Constantine was searching for a new capital in the mid-fourth century, the peninsula at the southeast tip of Europe seemed ideally suited. Easily defensible and...
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11 Lesser Known Sights in Istanbul
Rumeli Hisarı, photo by Mike Dunphy Speak to anyone returning from a trip to Istanbul, and you can most likely guess where they’ve been: The Blue Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, Hagia...
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Strolling Along the Bosphorus in Istanbul
Strolling on the Bosphorus, photo by Mike Dunphy On the whole, Istanbul is not a foot-friendly city. Not only does the city sprawl across steep hills, but each is heavily congested with traffic of 15...
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