Here are 25 things you can do when you visit Ephesus Ancient City;
- 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.
- Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a popular pilgrimage site for Catholics located just outside Ephesus.
- Take a tour of the Ephesus Museum to see a collection of artifacts and relics found in the ancient city.
- Visit the Basilica of St. John, a church built on the site where St. John, one of Jesus’ apostles, is believed to be buried.
- Take a boat tour of the surrounding coastline and visit nearby islands to explore ancient ruins.
- Visit local markets and try traditional Turkish cuisine.
- See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Visit the Library of Celsus, a beautiful library built in the 2nd century AD.
- See the Great Theater, where Paul the Apostle is believed to have preached to the Ephesians.
- Visit the Agora, the center of public life in ancient Ephesus.
- See the Odeon, a small theater used for music and poetry performances.
- Visit the Gymnasium, where the citizens of ancient Ephesus exercised and trained.
- See the Baths of Scholastica, a Roman bath complex with hot and cold baths.
- Explore the Ephesus Archaeological Museum, which has a collection of artifacts and relics from the ancient city.
- Take a walk through the Selcuk Castle, a castle built in the 13th century that offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
- Visit the Temple of Hadrian, a temple dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
- See the Temple of Domitian, a temple dedicated to the Roman Emperor Domitian.
- Visit the cisterns, underground reservoirs used to store water in ancient Ephesus.
- Take a walk along the marble street, a well-preserved street lined with columns and shops.
- Visit the Roman baths, a complex of hot and cold baths used by the citizens of ancient Ephesus.
- See the Ephesus Terrace Houses, well-preserved houses that were once home to the wealthy citizens of Ephesus.
- Take a stroll through the Ephesus Archaeological Park, which has many well-preserved ruins from the ancient city.
- Visit the Isabey Mosque, a beautiful mosque built in the 14th century.
- See the Ayasuluk Castle, a castle built in the 6th century that offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
- Visit the Sirince Village, a charming village known for its delicious fruit wines.