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).

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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.

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Louise R.

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...

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Valentina K.

Jun 19, 2011

Ephesus is believed to be the city of the Seven Sleepers . The story of the Seven Sleepers, who are considered saints by Catholics and redirect-Orthodox Christians and whose story is also mentioned in the

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D. G.

Jul 1, 2010

Arguably Turkey's most impressive tourist site. This is an amazingly preserved city where you can wander down ancient cobbled streets, take a seat in the outdoor Theatre, gaze up at the impressive Library or even see what old Roman baths and brothels were like! While it is all great to look at, it comes alive with a knowledgeable guide. This is one place that deserves some local expertise to get the most out of it. Can be done in 1/2 a day, but to explore it all give yourself 1-2 days.

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Eric M.

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?)

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Maria Teresa I.

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.

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