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Ephesus is a huge ancient greek city. It is located on the west cost of Turkey, within İzmir. It has 2 theatres, 1 public bathroom, numerous temples and the most famous of all, a library. The history of the city goes as far as 6000 BCE. In the first century BC, it used to be the second largest city in the world. It is also an important center for Christianity.

WHAT TO EXPECT________________________________________
Ephesus is a very wide ancient city, complete with its ancient theatres, settlements, public restrooms, baths, temples and the famous library.

HOW TO GO THERE___________________________________
The nearest town is called Selçuk (pronounced sel.chouq) and it is 4 km.s from the ancient city of Ephesus. There are frequent buses running from Selçuk to Ephesus. The nearest city is Izmir, the 3rd largest Turkish city.

FEES AND HOURS_____________________________________

15tl entrance fee. Free entry for museum card holders (Turkish citizens only.) Usually 8am-5pm. The settlements section within the city (optional) requires an extra 10tl.

Bodrum is the best known touristic spot of the aegean coast of Turkey. It is mainly known for its nice beaches, great castle and nice look of the city due to the fact that every house is painted in white. The castle owns a wonderful view of the aegean sea as well as various interesting rooms with interesting items to see.

The history of the city of Ahlat goes all the way back to Sekjukis. Ahlat is mainly famous for two things: the “kümbet”s (toumbs of a certain form) and the large Seljuki cemetery. The art of walking-stick making is also another thing Ahlat is faous for.

There are currently 14 kümbets in the city, most of which are close to each other. The most famous one is right next to te Seljuki cemetery, so you can visit both of them at once conveniently.

But there are plenty of other things you can do in Ahlat. Seeing the ancient city of cave houses; visiting other kümbets, which all differ notably in style; visiting the old castle and the two old mosques that are located in it, seeing one of the two remaining walking-stick shops etc.

Local population is known to be very warm and hospitable. They might not even ask for money for their services if they see you are a foreigner. They don’t speak English though.