The city of Perge was founded after the Trojan War and soon became a major port of of Pamphylia. Little information remains about the city until the arrival here of Alexander the of Macedon in 333 BC. The people of Perge opened the gates to him an... read more
Ephesus was founded in the 2nd millennium BC in a convenient place for trade - at the crossroads of sea routes and caravan roads from the Asian hinterland. Ephesus reached its greatest Ephesus reached its greatest prosperity during the Roman... read more
Troy, the city described by Homer in the Iliad, is an ancient fortified settlement in Asia Minor, located off the Aegean Sea, near the entrance to the Dardanelles. When holidaying in Turkey, you shouldn't miss the chance to see this grand city... read more
In the very centre of the rocky peninsula, on a cliff is an ancient fortress, which is surrounded by small houses with shops. According to Herodotus, the castle was built by the Ionians in 3000 BC. Inside the castle, a city sprang up, which eventu... read more
