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Description:
These ancient city ruins are the best preserve in the entire eastern Mediterranean area. The site is very large - the path linking both entrances is about 3 kilometers long. A great number of impressive structures line the ancient streets, including the Great Theater (an enormous open-air semi-circle theater) and the Library of Celcus (carefully architected to appear larger than it actually is).
Getting there:
There are two entrances to the ruins, both of which can be easily accessed by taxi from nearby Selcuk. (Many guesthouses and hotels in Selcuk offer free lifts to the ruins and back.) Mini-buses pass frequently by the turn-off toward the north gate (it's a short walk from there to the entrance). Most travelers recomend approaching the ruins from the southern gate.
Louise R. says...
Added Jul 28, 2008
This place is SOOOOOO much bigger than you think it's going to be. I took a tour - which I highly recommend. It gives context and history, explanation and anecdotes in an interactive way that you wouldn't get any other way....Plus it's one of those once-in-a-lifetime explorations, so I vote for making the most of it!(the tour I took also included the Temple of Artemis (one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world) and the House of the Virgin Mary. They're all very close to each other...
Eric M. says...
Added Oct 2, 2007
These ancient ruins are fantastic! I spent the better part of a day here, and could easily have spent another if I had had the time. The Lybrary was the high point of the ruins for me, but one of the creative toilet signs was definitely up there as well (check out the photo I uploaded - who the hell came up with thing anyways?)
Maria Teresa I. says...
Added Sep 16, 2008
I went to Ephesus during my stay in Samos island. It's very close, just a short cruise to the Turkish coast. The ruins are impressively huge and they say most of the site has not yet been escavated! An ancient city, with temples, theatres, houses... The facade of the Celsus library is spectacular, so high and impressive.
Peter V. says...
Added Aug 27, 2008
One of the most beautiful Greek Archeological sites in the world... A MUST for anybody who's on holiday in the neighbourhood!
Anne G. says...
Added Oct 28, 2008
A great place to see the ruins, outside of Greece. I found this area to be fascinating. And pretty well preserved too!
Beverly J. says...
Added Oct 23, 2008
This place is amazing! You should definately allocate most of the day to spend wandering through the ruins.
Kati L. says...
Added Aug 21, 2008
My favourite sight in Turkey. Simply impressive
Bahar G. says...
Added Jul 26, 2008
The best ancient site ever!
