Site of one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, this town was founded by Philadelphus of Pergamum, a Greek, in 150 BC. (Much later, Greece was again to play a role in the city's history--in 1922, Alasehir was leveled by Greek forces). Only portions of an early church and the city wall remain standing. Alasehir and Denizli are usually seen together on a day trip from Izmir. 75 mi/120 km east of Izmir.