1-3: Pergamum — also called Pergamon; One of the seven churches in Revelation where John tells the people of Pergamum to repent. This city was the protector of cities in the Hellenistic period.

4-5: Sardis — One of the seven churches in Revelation; also the site of the Temple of Artemis.

6-10: Ephesus — One of the seven churches in Revelation; also a site where Paul taught. The book of Ephesians is dedicated to the people of this city. He was also imprisoned here. He supposedly wrote the books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon while imprisoned.

10: A cat hanging out in Ephesus :) Stray cats and dogs are everywhere in the streets of Turkey, but they are all very well taken care of under the Turkish law. They surprisingly are all very friendly and are like little citizens of the country. Some even say they get free healthcare!