Pergamon

Woke up to sun shining on a blue sea, a change from yesterday`s drizzle. Left Assos and drove around the bay of Edremit to reach Bergama, or as it used to be called, Pergamum. At one time it held the second largest library in the world, beaten only by the one at Alexandra. As well as a fantastic Acropolis with a stunning position overlooking the town there is also the Asclepion, an ancient temple of healing in the valley below
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