Turkey: Sardis, Philadelphia, Thyatira, Smyrna

March 31, 2026

Sardis, the Temple of Artemis.
Sardis, the Temple of Artemis.
Sardis, the Synagogue.
Sardis, the Synagogue.
Sardis, how many people can you fit on the top of a column?
Sardis, how many people can you fit on the top of a column?
Philadelphia, the Byzantine Church.
Philadelphia, the Byzantine Church.
Thyatira, a view from above (from the attic of an apartment building!).
Thyatira, a view from above (from the attic of an apartment building!).
The agora (market place) of Smyrna.
The agora (market place) of Smyrna.
The underground market place of Smyrna.
The underground market place of Smyrna.

These are four of the seven churches of Revelation 1-3. We will visit all seven churches on our 18-day In the Footsteps of the Apostles tour—including all the places pictured here! (April 20–May 7, 2026). Email Dr. Rasmussen for a descriptive brochure.