Turkey - Ancient city of Epheses "The Great Theatre" The theatre was first constructed in the Hellenistic Period, the third century BC during the reign of Lysimachos, but then during the Roman Period it was enlarged and formed its current style that is seen today. It is the largest in Anatolia and has the capacity of 25,000 seats. The cavea has sixty-six rows of seats, divided by two diazoma (walkway between seats) into three horizontal sections. There are three sections of seats. In the lower section, Marble pieces, used for restoration, and the Emperor's Box were found. The seats with backs, made of marble, were reserved for important people. The audience entered from the upper cavea. The facade facing the audience was ornamented with reliefs, columns with niches, windows and statues. There are five doors opening to the orchestra area, the middle one of which is wider than the rest. This enhanced the appearance of the stage, giving it a bigger, monumental look. The theatre was used not only for concerts and plays, but also for religious, political and philosophical discussions and for gladiator and animal fights.

Herkalion - Crete Fishing nets along the harbor of Herkalion.

Herkalion - Crete "Venetian Fortress" The island of Crete is the Mediterranean's fourth and Greece's largest island. Herkalion, with a population of over 100,000 is the usual stating point for an exploration of the fabulous Minoan palaces. The fame of the city as a centre of arts and culture under the Venetial rulers, gave its name to the island that in the medieval times was known as Candia. The Venetian Walls of Heraklion, with a length of 4 kilometers and seven ramparts still standing today, are the most important fortifications in Greece.