Jakobskirche or St Jakobs Kirche is Rothenburg's Historical Lutheran Church: There are several churches in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, but the one that dominates is Jakobskirche or St Jakobs Church, the city's main church. Jakobskirche is a historic Lutheran church, built in the High-Gothic style … [Read more...]
Schneeballen – Snowballs from Rothenburg
Schneeballen or Snowballs Have Been a Rothenburg Tradition Since the Middle Ages: While running around Rothenburg taking snaps, I was stopped in by tracks by snowballs. No, it wasn't winter and neither was there a freak snowstorm, but the snowballs that caused me to stop were the neat rows of … [Read more...]
Pamukkale Antique Pool – Swimming in Cleopatra’s Pool
Pamukkale's Antique Pool - A Sacred Pool In Which Cleopatra Is Believed to Have Swum: Hierapoliswas popular for its thermal springs during Hellenistic times, but it was during the Roman period that the city's reputation as a health centre boomed. The hot springs, with its mineral rich waters are … [Read more...]
Hierapolis – A Sacred City Built on Thermal Springs
Hierapolis Was a Sacred City That Was Famous For Its Hot Springs: Just next to the very popular travertine terraces of Pamukkale is Hierapolis, known as a Sacred City because of the many temples and other religious buildings that existed here. Hierapolis was also famous for its hot springs in … [Read more...]
The Mayor’s Thames Festival 2012
Mayor's Thames Festival 2012 - A Celebration of London and Its Iconic River: London's largest free festival, the annual Mayor’s Thames Festival, takes place on September 8 & 9 all along the Thames. The 2012 Festival will be one unforgettable event as it celebrates the closing weekend of … [Read more...]
Aphrodisias Theatre – A Venue for Drama and Gladiatorial Combats
The Aphrodisias Theatre Was Built for Drama and Public Meetings: The Aphrodisias Theatre is located in the south-eastern corner of the ancient city of Aphrodisias. It was built both for dramatic performances and for public meetings, but later on the theatre structure was altered to allow for … [Read more...]
The Aphrodisias Stadium is One of the Best Preserved
The Stadium at Aphrodisias is One of the Largest and Best Preserved Ancient Stadiums: The Stadium at Aphrodisias is located to the north of the ancient city and is one of the best preserved ancient stadiums in the world. Measuring 270 metres in length, its 30 tiers of seating has capacity for … [Read more...]
Tetrapylon – The Gateway to the Temple of Aphrodite
Tetrapylon in Aphrodisias is the Grand Gateway to the Temple of Aphrodite: The Tetrapylon is the first ancient public building that we see on entry to the Aphrodisias archaeological site. This awe-inspiring structure is the grand gateway to the Temple of Aphrodite, where pilgrims come to … [Read more...]
Temple of Aphrodite – The Heart of Ancient Aphrodisias
The Temple of Aphrodite Was Once The Heart of Ancient Aphrodisias: From the Tetrapylon, we made our way to the Temple of Aphrodite which is located in the northern section of the ancient city of Aphrodisias. This Temple housed the cult image of Aphrodite of Aphrodisias and the sanctuary was … [Read more...]
Yeşil Türbe – The Green Tomb of Bursa
Yeşil Türbe or Green Tomb is the Mausoleum of Sultan Mehmed I: Yeşil Türbe, the Green Tomb, is one of Bursa's most distinctive landmarks. Standing on top of a hill in the eastern Yeşil neighborhood in Bursa, this hexagonal green structure is the mausoleum of Mehmed I, the fifth Ottoman … [Read more...]
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