The Agora was the center of Athenian democracy, the site of the city's most important political events, and a place where both Pericles and Socrates walked. Visitors can explore the ruins of the ancient Agora, the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus, and the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, located at the foot of the Acropolis, in a site of outstanding natural beauty.
16034 Portofino, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
Portofino is a stunning and upscale fishing village located on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of northern Italy. It is renowned for its natural beauty, colorful buildings, luxury yachts, and Mediterranean charm. It is one of the most perfect, most photogenic fishing ports in the Mediterranean.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, or simply, the Tower of Pisa, is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is one of three structures in the Pisa's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), which includes the cathedral and Pisa Baptistry.
The Temple of Apollo, also known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is a Roman temple built in 120 BC and dedicated to the Greek and Roman god Apollo in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, southern Italy. The sanctuary was a public space influenced by Roman colonists to be dedicated to Greco-Roman religion and culture.
Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza del Duomo, 56010 Pisa, Italy
Begun in 1093, Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Pisa) is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Despite its proximity to the eye-catching and tourist-attracting Leaning Tower, the Duomo still dominates the monumental Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa.
Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
Dolmabahce Palace built in 19 th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. Dolmabahce Palace was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of Ottoman Sultans was residing there.
Altindere Valley National Park, Altındere, 61750 Maçka/Trabzon, Türkiye
The Sümela Monastery, located at a 1200 meters height on the steep cliff at a 1200 meters height on the steep cliff at Macka region of Trabzon city in Turkey, is a 1600 year old ancient Orthodox monastery nestled in the picturesque forests of the Pontic Mountains.
Atatürk, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye
Ephesus is one of the world's largest and most impressive ancient cities, and also one of Türkiye's most important. Its cultural and historical significance was confirmed by its UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015. The city's ruins lie just 80 km inland from the famous seaside city of İzmir and near the charming towns of Selcuk and Sirince.
The Celsus Library is an ancient Roman architectural structure in Ephesus, Anatolia, located near the modern town of Selçuk, in the İzmir province of western Türkiye. The library has a two-story facade, and inside is a large room measuring between 10.90 and 16.70 meters. This library room sits on a vaulted foundation. The structure is surrounded by an additional wall, which helps protect it from moisture.
Ulucamii, Akropol Cd. No:6, 35700 Bergama/İzmir, Türkiye
In the Aegean region, on a hillside overlooking an area irrigated by the Bakırçay River, lie the ruins of a city known in antiquity as Kaikos. This city was Pergamon, the heart of the ancient world. Its archaeological layers contain significant evidence reflecting the region's remarkable cultural synthesis and the historical continuity of the relationships between these cultures.
Lalibela is a town in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. Located in the Lasta district and the North Wollo area, it is a tourist destination known for its famous monolithic churches carved from stone. The whole of Lalibela is a vast and important site for Ethiopia's ancient, medieval, and post-medieval civilizations. For Christians, Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities and a center of pilgrimage.
The Abuna Yemata Guh Mosque is a monolithic mosque located in the Hawzen district of the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Situated at an altitude of 2,580 meters (8,460 ft), it is accessible only by hiking. It is notable for its dome and frescoes dating back to the 5th century, as well as its unique architecture.
The Obelisk of Axum is a 24-meter (79 ft) high, 160-tonne (160 British tonnes; 180 US tonnes) phonolite obelisk dating from the 4th century AD, located in the city of Axum, Ethiopia. The obelisk is decorated with two false doors at the base and features window-like motifs on all sides. The top of the obelisk is semicircular, formerly encased in a metal frame.
Completely different from other churches in Lalibela, St. George's Church has become a symbol of Ethiopia. Carved into volcanic rock centuries ago, this church represents the spiritual heart of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia has a total area of 1,100,000 square kilometres (420,000 sq mi). As of 2022, it is home to around 123.5 million inhabitants. The national capital and largest city, Addis Ababa, lies several kilometres west of the East African Rift that splits the country into the African and Somali tectonic plates.
