15 Questions And 15 Answers For Visitors To Ephesus

The fountain of Trajan has several distinctive elements, such as a semicircular pool, a central circular structure, and an elaborate facade decorated with reliefs depicting various scenes from mythology and daily life. The fountain was also used for practical purposes, such as providing fresh water to the inhabitants of Ephesus

Domitian was one of the crazy emperors of the Roman Empire. He had his massive temple and statue erected in Ephesus. Later, he was declared as an unwanted person and killed by his bodyguards. Later, his temple in Ephesus was converted.

Cave of Seven Sleepers in Ephesus is considered as a holy place for both Muslims and Christians. It is believed that seven boys of early Christians or Muslims were prosecuted by the local rulers of Ephesus because of their religion, and these seven boys were jailed in this cave. Fallowing the sealing the gate of the cave, boys slept for hundreds of years till the whole Ephesus became Christian or Muslim.

The grand theater of Ephesus started its life as a Greek theater and later transformed into a Roman theater. Today there is no Greek theater in Ephesus as how it should be in an original Greek theater form.

There are lots of Christian symbols such as crosses all around Ephesus. The church of Virgin Mary is the biggest Christian attraction in Ephesus ancient city’s borders. The house of Virgin Mary and the Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist are two of the major Christian attractions nearby Ephesus.

There are no children oriented activities in Ephesus, but an Ephesus tour can be made fun and attractive for the children if the tour guide chooses subjects which are interesting for the kids.

Top must-see attractions in Ephesus are Library of Celsus, Grand Theater, Terrace Houses.

You can buy tickets on the entrance of Ephesus before your tour in Ephesus.

Ephesus is accessible for visitors with disabilities. You can bring your own mobility vehicle or rent a wheelchair on the entrance of Ephesus.

Ephesus Ancient City was destroyed due to shifting of the coastline and several big earthquakes.

I recommend wearing comfortable, breathable clothing and sturdy footwear, as the site is large and requires a fair amount of walking. The same applies for the winter time too. Additionally, it is respectful to cover shoulders and knees when visiting religious sites such as the Basilica of St. John and the house of Virgin Mary.

Ephesus tours are easy to make compared to several other ancient sites around the Mediterranean. Ephesus Ancient City is built on a hillside, and you can start your tour on the high end of the hill. Later you will be going down the hill and see the attractions along the marble streets of Ephesus.

Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Corinthians while he was in Ephesus.

So far, no criminal activity or assault happened in Ephesus. Ephesus today is located on the most western part of Turkey and close to Greek islands. Ancient City of Ephesus is very well protected and very professionally guarded.

Excavations in Ephesus begun in 1869 by a British railroad engineer, John Turtle Wood.