Bergama - Top 10 travel destinations in Turkey

Bergama is another city in Turkey that tourists would absolutely love. It has the Archaeology Museum or Arkeoloji Müzesi, which houses a collection of marvelous objects, statues and gravestones that represents several Asklepion and Acropolis remains that the Germans were not able to take away. There is even a realistic replica of the Zeus’s Altar in this museum. Other noteworthy objects in the museum are Hadrian’s statue, a stone horse from the second century A.D., and a fourth century B.C. kuros, which is the oldest statue in the entire museum. The Red Basilica or Kizil Avlu is also a striking tourist spot. This was created during Hadrian’s reign and it was built in honor of Serapis, an Egyptian god. This basilica was later recognized as among the Apocalypse’s seven churches. The Acropolis gives tourists an awesome view of the nearby aqueducts, plains, and the reservoir below. The Temple of Athena in this area was built roughly in the third century B.C. At present, only its foundation remains. You can also find the ruins of the Palaces of the Pergamene Kings in Bergama but the mosaics that were recovered in these palaces are currently housed in the Berlin Museum.

When you are looking for a place filled with history, sun and sand, beaches, great cuisine, and friendly locals who know the true meaning of hospitality, just head out to Turkey. It promises a vacation like no other. Experience the unique blend of European and Asian cultures that can only be found here. Delight in a historic voyage while having the best times of your life in this captivating place called Turkey.

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