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We then went down to the ruins of the Agora, and got out to walk around the old bazaar. We thought this would be a lot safer as their were a lot of people around. However, a well dressed Turkish man came up to us and told us, in a very urgent manner, that we were not safe and should get back in the car and go! We thanked him and promptly obeyed!
We have been to Turkey many times and love the country and its people, but we definitely felt unsafe in Izmir even before the incident. We felt hostility from passers-by and a restaurant owner during the short time we were there.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19794 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17282 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17282 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11548 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11548 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11482 However, Ephesus has many buildings including Celsus Library, Roman latrines and an ampitheatre among many other ruins.

There is a very special atmosphere there and on one section of the road, you can see the ancient worn-in tracks of Roman chariot wheels. A carved effigy of Nike the ancient goddess can also be viewed there. The city is inland and it gets incredibly hot there, so bring plenty of sun lotion and water and remember to wear your hat.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11482