Eastern Mediterranean (2)
Rome, Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini,
Istanbul, Ephesus, Athens,Naples/Capri
Hagia Sophia was. originated as a church in 360 AD under Constantine, it was converted into
a Mosque when the city was conquered by the Ottomans in 1453. Today the Museum is
considered as the most important Byzantine monument in the world.
The Blue Mosque, known for its architectural harmony, proportion and elegance, is unique as it
is the only original mosque in the world with six minarets. Breathtaking stained-glass windows,
and graceful arabesques decorate this mighty structure.


Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey.- Places to visit on this important historical island in
Turkey are the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus Open Air Museum, the Archeological
Museum of Ephesus and the Basilica of St. John.
The ancient city Ephesus which used to be the most important commercial center of the
western Anatolia and the Temple of Artemision which is known as one of the seven
wonders of the Antic World. The House of Virgin Mary where Mary had spent her last
day. The Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent
his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of
Ayosolug Hill.
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