IZMIR, TURKEY | TOP PLACES TO SEE & THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL VLOG | Ep. 1 | illustrated by Sade

Have you seen the movie Troy staring Brad Pitt? Well, did you know that those historical events actually took place in this region of Turkey? I surely didn’t know! Having visited Turkey, I quickly fell in love with it’s culture and was intrigued by its tumultuous, yet fascinating, history. Lastly, I fell in love with how incredible the Turkish people are. Join me as we explore this fascinating little town called Izmir.

Places of Interest
– City of Izmir;
– Ruins of Ephesus;
– Library of Celsus;
– House of the Virgin Mary;
– The Town of Alacati;
– The Natural Thermal Pools of Pamukkale; and
– The Roman Ruins of Hieropolis.

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10 Greatest Ancient Roman Monuments – Travel Video

At its zenith, the Roman Empire stretched from Morocco and Portugal in the west all the way to Egypt and Armenia in the east. Founded in 27 BC, the empire and its later continuation finally collapsed in 1453 AD when the great city of Constantinople was lost to the Ottomans. Due to the vast territory it encompassed and the incredible number of years it endured, the Roman Empire left behind a host of impressive monuments. While their heyday has long gone, these now act as important historical landmarks and popular tourist attractions.