Ephesus is a
very old city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its
dug up remains ponder centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman
Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main trade center – to the spread of
Christianity. Asphalted streets wind past squares, baths and monumental ruins.
The Temple of Hadrian was constructed before 138 A.D. for the king Hadrian’s
visit.
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What is Ephesus famous
for?
The ancient Greek city
was known for its Temple of Artemis (near present-day Selçuk) which was
acknowledged as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Is Ephesus worth
visiting?
If you have the time
to visit then do visit as it’s well worth travelling
to. Ephesus is both charming and amazing and also quite beautiful.
The site is very huge and to tour it takes lot of time to get around. We advise
you to get a tour guide, but research first to ensure you have a good one.
What country is Ephesus?
Turkey
Ephesus was built on
a river bend, that was with time cruised into a full harbor near the mount of
the Cayster River, on the western coast of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). Beside
the coastal plain among Smyrna to the north and Miletus to the south, the site
is nearly six miles from the Aegean Sea.
How much is the entrance
fee to Ephesus?
Revised entry ticket
costs (Admission fees) for Ephesus and nearby sites are as
follows: Ephesus: 12 euro per person (72 Turkish Lira) House of Mary: 6
Euro per person (35 Turkish Lira) Temple of Artemis: Free of Charge.
What is there to explore
in Ephesus in one day?
Find out more things to see and do with our list of the top
attractions in Selçuk and Ephesus
- Ephesus.
- Ephesus Museum.
- Basilica of St. John.
- Temple of Artemis.
- Meryemana.
- Ayasuluk Fortress.
- Isa Bey Mosque (Isa Bey Camii)
- Roman Aqueduct.
Where are the churches in
Revelation?
Description. As per
the disclosure 1:11, on the Greek island of Patmos, Jesus Christ instructs
John of Patmos to: "Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches
which are Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and
Laodicea."
Is Ephesus a city today?
Ephesus used to be a
famous business trade centre of the ancient world, a religious centre of the
early Christianity and today, Ephesus is an important tourism
centre in Turkey. Ephesus is now in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The old yet famous city of Ephesus is based in Selcuk, a small town
30km away from Kusadasi.
What continent is Ephesus
Turkey in?
Ephesus Archaeological
Museum/Continent
Ephesus was an aged old
well-constructed Greek city, and later a major Roman city, on the west coast
of Asia Minor, near present-day Selçuk, Izmir Province, Turkey.
How far is it from
Istanbul to Ephesus?
The distance from Istanbul to Ephesus is
369 km. The road distance is 553.4 km.
Which airport is closest
to Ephesus?
Izmir is the closest
airport to Ephesus and in 1 hour planes can cover this distance
from Istanbul.
Where should I stay when
visiting Ephesus?
Where to stay for visiting Ephesus
- Selcuk. Selcuk is one of the unattractive port of entry
town to Ephesus.
- Sirince. A town based on top of the hills and is close to
Selcuk, this is a famous day-trippers destination as part of their Ephesus
tour.
- Cesme Peninsula. It is situated at west of Izmir airport
and can be travelled in 30 minutes. There lays the Cesme Peninsula, known
for for being the wind surfing capital of Turkey.
How far is Ephesus from
Izmir airport?
The distance from Izmir
Airport (ADB) and Ephesus is 43 km. The
road distance is just 65.8 km.
How do I get to Ephesus?
If you like to travel
to Ephesus by your own from Selcuk you can hire a taxi to go to
Ephesus or you can walk from town centre to Ephesus in 30
minutes. There are no train transportation from Istanbul and Selcuk but there
are intercity buses which are very comfortable and frequent but it takes almost
10 hours.
What should I wear to
Ephesus?
We advise you
to wear clothes which are comfortable and even comfortable
walking shoes as you would need to walk a lot while touring the city. Avoid
heavy bags, high heels, tight clothing. Also, do carry a bottle of water, a
hat, sun cream and umbrella for rainy or sunny days especially if you are
visiting in summer as it gets very hot and it is hard to find a shade
in Ephesus.
For
winters, wrap yourself up in warm jackets, hoodies, sweaters or shawls. At
night, the weather is chilly and hence you need to protect yourself from
getting sick. For visiting to any religious monuments, avoid short skirts or
revealing cloths. Though there is no restriction but there is no harm in
following precautions.
