Day Trip: Bergama

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This past weekend, we explored the ancient Roman ruins of Pergamum, which are located in the modern city of Bergama, about two hours from Izmir. This place was similar to Ephesus, but without the congestion of tour buses, thus making these ruins instantly more enjoyable. We spent a few hours in the Acropolis, climbing through underground passageways, admiring the flawless stone architecture, and trying to imagine what kind of life we would have if we were born as Romans.

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Ephesus and bergama clasikal turkisch area