Founded in 3rd century BC as Attalid dynasty's capital. Located at crossroads between Europe and Middle East. Became Roman capital in 133 BC. Transformed into Byzantine town during Byzantine period. Ottoman period brought mosques, baths and water systems
İzmir offers one-hour access to nature, plateaus, ski resorts and oceans. The city is home to the world's oldest known bridge over Meles River. Ephesus contains the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders. Bergama is known for the birthplace of hygiene and the origin of the snake figure
Tirano is a quiet town in northern Lombardy. The Sanctuary of Madonna di Tirano dominates the town center. The church was built in 1505 after a Virgin Mary apparition
Bergama Acropolis is located 300 meters above sea level in Izmir, Turkey. Site dates back to 3000 BC, possibly on extinct volcano. Ancient city mentioned in Pausanias and Xenophon's works
Bergama was inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2014. The city's heritage includes nine different components and a buffer zone. Local community has been actively involved in conservation since 2000s