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Aphrodisias
Overview
This remarkable ancient Roman city was dedicated to Aphrodite,
the goddess of love and beauty. Located near the village of Geyre, the ruins
merit at least half a day of exploration. See the old walls, theater and
stadium (it once held upwards of 30,000 people) and be sure to visit the
museum, which contains several interesting sculptures found at the site. 100
mi/160 southeast of Izmir.