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Footpath744 viewsSome travelers are taking advantage of the pathway which leads up the hill from the town to the wading pools.
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Carpets Galore744 viewsCherie and Sandie marvel at the profusion of rugs in the lobby.
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Sultan's Loge744 viewsThe hexagonal structure to the left of the apse was reserved as a place of prayer for the Sultan. It was part of the restoration of 1847-49 undertaken by Sultan Abdulmajid.
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Tetrapylon Pediment743 viewsThe pediment was decorated with relief figures of Eros and Nike hunting among the acanthus leaves.
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The Temple of Aphrodite743 viewsAfter the conversion of the Roman Empire to Christianity in the fourth century AD, Aphrodisias remained a center of pagan worship and became a focus of resistance to Christianization.
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Rhapsody in Blue743 viewsAlthough other colors were not lacking, blue seemed to be the dominant color in this shop's inventory.
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Tower Yali743 viewsHouse with its own mini-minaret - or could it be a neighborhood mosque?
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Treasury Fountain743 viewsOne of the most ornate and imposing fountains in the palace.
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Deësis Close-up743 viewsJesus and John the Baptist.
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View of the Southern Gallery743 viewsThe southern part of the upper gallery, the Emperor's turf, contains the most famous mosaics; a portion of the Deesis mosaic is seen at the left.
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The Pollio Fountain742 viewsSo called because people who had polio were cured by bathing in it. No, I made that up. Actually, it is named for the Pollio family, a prominent Ephesus family who had it built in 97 AD.
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Stadium Street, Ephesus742 viewsLeading away from the Grand Theater toward the Temple of Artemis.
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