25 things you can do when you visit Ephesus Ancient City

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Library of Celsus Water Color Painting
Library of Celsus Water Color Painting

Here are 25 things you can do when you visit Ephesus Ancient City;

  1. Explore the ancient city and walk along its ancient streets to see the remains of temples, theaters, and other buildings that were built by the Romans.
  2. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a popular pilgrimage site for Catholics located just outside Ephesus.
  3. Take a tour of the Ephesus Museum to see a collection of artifacts and relics found in the ancient city.
  4. Visit the Basilica of St. John, a church built on the site where St. John, one of Jesus’ apostles, is believed to be buried.
  5. Take a boat tour of the surrounding coastline and visit nearby islands to explore ancient ruins.
  6. Visit local markets and try traditional Turkish cuisine.
  7. See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  8. Visit the Library of Celsus, a beautiful library built in the 2nd century AD.
  9. See the Great Theater, where Paul the Apostle is believed to have preached to the Ephesians.
  10. Visit the Agora, the center of public life in ancient Ephesus.
  11. See the Odeon, a small theater used for music and poetry performances.
  12. Visit the Gymnasium, where the citizens of ancient Ephesus exercised and trained.
  13. See the Baths of Scholastica, a Roman bath complex with hot and cold baths.
  14. Explore the Ephesus Archaeological Museum, which has a collection of artifacts and relics from the ancient city.
  15. Take a walk through the Selcuk Castle, a castle built in the 13th century that offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
Canal of Ephesus
  1. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, a temple dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
  2. See the Temple of Domitian, a temple dedicated to the Roman Emperor Domitian.
  3. Visit the cisterns, underground reservoirs used to store water in ancient Ephesus.
  4. Take a walk along the marble street, a well-preserved street lined with columns and shops.
  5. Visit the Roman baths, a complex of hot and cold baths used by the citizens of ancient Ephesus.
  6. See the Ephesus Terrace Houses, well-preserved houses that were once home to the wealthy citizens of Ephesus.
  7. Take a stroll through the Ephesus Archaeological Park, which has many well-preserved ruins from the ancient city.
  8. Visit the Isabey Mosque, a beautiful mosque built in the 14th century.
  9. See the Ayasuluk Castle, a castle built in the 6th century that offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
  10. Visit the Sirince Village, a charming village known for its delicious fruit wines.
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Hasan Gülday

Hasan Gülday. Professional licensed tour guide working in Turkey. I have more than 15 years of experience in guiding and also working in various travel agencies. Having experienced all positions of travel industry made me to understand expectations of my guests and tailor made my services regarding their wishes. I currently live in Kusadasi (Ephesus) with my wife and two daughters. I will be pleased to share my experiences with you!

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