Turkey Short Break

Just came back from a short Turkey break today, and will be going back to work tomorrow after my 3 days leave. Argh...just not enough of holidays...can't wait for my next holidays!

Neway...first day arrived at Istanbul and took the night train to Denizli (known for its roosters, i.e. Denizli Cock) and then to Pamukkale ( http://www.pamukkale.gov.tr/EN/) by bus. Visited the unique and amazing travertines of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Next day...took a train to Selcuk and then a bus to Ephesus, another ancient Roman city

Library of Celcus in Ephesus:

Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world), a Greek temple dedicated to Artemis:

Back to Istanbul the following day...

Blue Mosque...

Obelisk of Theodosius (The Egyptian obelisk)

Aya Sofya 


Topkapi Palace 


Grand Bazaar 


Spice Bazaar, Istanbul