In photos: the spectacular ancient city of Pergamum
Perched on a hill above the modern town of Bergama, the great acropolis of Pergamum (Pergamon) is one of the most dramatic sights in Türkiye. Pergamum is, for the most part, a site of quiet classical splendour. Its ruins – especially the Asklepion and Acropolis – are so extraordinary that they were inscribed on Unesco’s World […]
Enjoy the best of the Aegean – visit Izmir’s coastal towns
The jewel of the Aegean, Izmir is the major resort for holidaymakers who are looking to explore this part of Turkey with its lovely landscapes and magnificent coastline. Turkey’s third-largest city, İzmir has been an important Aegean port since ancient times, when it was known as the Greek city of Smyrna; its seafront is as […]