Two thousand years ago, the Romans conquered a Hellenistic settlement just outside of current day Antalya. The beautiful roman city of Perge in Turkey was born. Larger and grander on every scale, this ancient city is a dream to explore. Main Street I wrote a previous post covering the incredible Roman theatre and stadium. This …
From prior research before arriving in the city, I knew I would be seeing Roman ruins here. I was surprised at just how much visible history there is to see. In fact, in addition to the theatre and stadium, I have been able to explore the largest Roman forum in Bulgaria. The Forum Currently, this …
Arguably the biggest draw for tourists to Split, is the gorgeous and historic ancient part of the city. The magic of Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town is like nothing else. Walking around this area gives me the feeling I have stepped back in time. Especially early in the morning, before the throngs of people fill …