12 Frequently Asked Questions About Ephesus

Ephesus is an ancient city located in modern-day Turkey’s west coast that was once considered the most important Greek and later Roman city in Asia Minor. Its settlement history can be traced back to the seventh millennium BCE. In the ancient world, Ephesus was a center of travel, religion, and commerce. Today, the well-preserved ruins and attractions of Ephesus are a popular tourist attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Library of Celsus is the symbol of intellectual and cultural richness of the city of Ephesus. The library hosted over 12,000 scrolls and believed to be the third-biggest library of its time.

The easiest way to get to Ephesus is getting a taxi or a private tour. You can contact your professional licensed Ephesus tour guide for more details.

Ephesus ancient city can be visited in one to two and a half hours. The ruins of Ephesus can be visited in a linear walk which covers nearly all the ruins in the ancient city.

There are options of guided tours covering Ephesus Ancient City and surrounding attractions. You can contact me for details.

There is a free ticket options for the kids below 6 years old. Admission for Ephesus is currently 700 Turkish Lira.

Ephesus is amongst the most well-preserved ancient cities of the Roman Empire. You can see ruins of all types and cultures in Ephesus.

Terrace houses of Ephesus were inhabited by wealthy families and were decorated with exquisite mosaics and frescoes, and even had central heating systems. Terrace Houses remained buried until they were rediscovered during a series of archaeological excavations in the 1960s and 1970s. Today, terrace houses are in Ephesus and require additional admission.

It takes about 10 minute to drive from Ephesus Ancient City to the House of Virgin Mary.

You can reach the entrance of Ephesus by a vehicle, and no vehicle except mobility vehicles for the disabled is allowed in Ephesus.

The best way to avoid crowds at Ephesus Ancient City is to visit the ruins very early in the morning or late in the evening.

Today Ephesus is part of the Turkish Republic, so the official language spoken by today’s Ephesians is Turkish. You can find people speaking English, German, Spanish and several other languages in and around Ephesus too.