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The Arsenal of Holy Peace756 viewsHagia Irene - the Church of Holy Peace - was one of the few churches not converted to a mosque after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It was used as an arsenal instead.
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Chuck Mattox at Ephesus755 viewsThe notorious eclipse-chaser strikes again.
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The Brothel755 viewsLocated near the corner of Curetes and Marble Streets, the Brothel originally contained a figurine of Priapus, suitably endowed. Unfortunately, it was removed to the Ephesus Museum in Selcuk.
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Pat Bush on the Multi-Axis Trainer755 viewsI didn't dare to try this one myself.
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Gaius Julius Zoilus755 viewsPerhaps captured by pirates, Zoilus was sold to Julius Caesar. Upon Caesar's assassination, Zoilus was passed to his heir Octavian, who eventually freed him. Zoilus returned to his native city a wealthy man, and became a leading citizen, initiating an expansive building program.
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Great Amphitheater at Ephesus754 viewsScene of the Riot of the Silversmiths (New Testament, Acts 19), who threatened to lynch St. Paul for undermining their profitable trade in graven images. Built in the first century AD; seated up to 25,000.
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Sandie at Pamukkale754 viewsPamukkale means "cotton castle" in Turkish.
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It's Miller Time!754 viewsEven in an Islamic country, you can't get away from beer ads.
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The Marina754 viewsExcursion boats and private yachts throng the Old Harbor.
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Nomad Living Quarters754 viewsA plethora of rugs helps keep the place warm in winter.
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April Fool754 viewsOf course I was almost the only one who fell for it, never suspecting that April Fool's Day might be a thing in Turkey too. It didn't take long for Attila to "unmask" the hoax.
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Garden Fountain754 viewsIn front of the Selamlık, the public wing of the palace.
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