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The most mountainous and densely forested of the Northeastern Aegean isles, Samos appears wild and mysterious as you approach its north coast by ferry. The hills plunging to the sea are jagged with cypresses, and craggy peaks hide among the clouds. Samos experienced a series of wildfires during the summer of 2000, which briefly brought the island to the attention of the international press—signs of these recent events are still visible but fading.
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Sarapcikoyu Mevkii PK 66
Selcuk Map Distance: 23.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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AttractionsSirince
6.5km (4 miles) east of Selçuk in the hills
Selcuk, Turkey Distance: 25.1 mi. (from destination center) Description: Located on a hillside surrounded by apple and grape orchards is the neighboring village of... Read More
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St. John's Basilica
Follow signs from Atatürk Cad.; the ruins are visible from the main road
Selcuk, Turkey Distance: 25.1 mi. (from destination center) Description: After the death of Christ, St. John came with Mary to Ephesus, living most of his life in and... Read More
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The House of the Virgin Mary (Meryemana)
Orman Yolu
Ephesus, Turkey Distance: 25.1 mi. (from destination center) Description: According to the oral tradition of local villagers of Sirince (or Kirkince, descendants of... Read More
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