Ephesus

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EPHESUS

Historical Significance of Ephesus: Ephesus is one of the best-preserved cities of the ancient world and is located in the Selçuk district of İzmir, Turkey. Famous for its impressive Roman-era ruins, this ancient city also holds great significance in Christian history.

 

Notable Attractions:

Library of Celsus:

    • One of Ephesus’s most famous structures. Built during the Roman period, it is noted for its impressive architecture. The Library of Celsus served as an important center of knowledge and culture in antiquity.

Great Theatre:

    • With a capacity of about 25,000, it is one of the largest open-air theatres of the ancient world. It was used for various events and performances during the Roman period.

Temple of Artemis:

    • Considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis is one of Ephesus’s most important religious structures. Although only the ruins remain today, its historical significance is immense.

Temple of Hadrian:

    • The Temple of Hadrian was built in honor of Roman Emperor Hadrian and is noted for its impressive stonework.

Ancient Baths and Agoras:

    • Other important structures in Ephesus include ancient baths and agoras (marketplaces). These structures are useful for understanding how ancient city life was organized.
Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, and the Library of Celsus; it was built at the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in the 3rd century B.C. and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.
 

• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on the departure time,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have the flexibility to spend how much time you want on each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.

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Our recommendation is to visit Pamukkale after completing the Ephesus tour. You can explore our pages for the Pamukkale tour and hot air balloon rides in Pamukkale.

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