Bodrum · Turkey

Basilica of St John

Historic photo spotgoogle verified

~30 min

easy

7/10

contemplative

Despite a century of restoration, the once-great basilica built by Byzantine emperor Justinian (r 527–65) is still but a skeleton of its former self. Nonetheless, it is an atmospheric site with excellent hilltop views, and the best place in the area for a sunset photo. The information panels and sca