Turkey
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Turkey
- Miletus Archaeological Site Miletus, Turkey
- Greco-Roman Theatre Miletus, Turkey
- Grand Bazaar Istanbul, Turkey
- Church of St. Mary Miletus, Turkey
- Topkapi Palace Istanbul, Turkey
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Basilica of St. John
Ephesus, Turkey
c. 530
The Basilica of St. John was built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century over the traditional tomb of John the Evangelist. The site became a major pilgrimage destination in the Early Middle Ages.
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Temple of Hadrian
Ephesus, Turkey
118 CE
This attractive Roman imperial temple was constructed in 118 and reconstructed in the fifth century. Its tympanum bears an interesting frieze that may represent Medusa.
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House of the Virgin
Ephesus, Turkey
Discovered in a vision by a bedridden German nun in 1812, this stone building is believed by many Catholics and Muslims to be where the Virgin Mary lived her last years. It includes a healing fountain.
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Marble Street
Ephesus, Turkey
One of the main Roman roads in ancient Ephesus, named for its marble pavement.
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Temple of Artemis
Ephesus, Turkey
In ancient times it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but today the Temple of Artemis is represented by a single column standing in a swamp.