A walk through ancient Miletus

Together with Ephesus and Priene, Miletus is one the grandest cities on Turkey’s West coast to visit. Yet, unlike Ephesus with its Curetus Avenue and the superb view of the Library of Celsus, its well-restored villa’s and the splendid theater, Miletus has hardly more that the very impressive theater to offer to the hasty visitor. There is much more, of course, but it takes some time and effort to investigate further and to mentally put the temples, agora, baths and its once so busy harbor in place.

[Picture from Foundation of the Hellenistic World]

A great way to prepare your next trip is this virtual tour of Miletus. You can choose your own itinerary by using the arrows and zooming in and out. Have fun!