Point of interest
Ephesus Antique Theater
43 locals recommend,
Location
Acarlar, İzmir
Tips from locals
Ephesus was an ancient port city whose well-preserved ruins are in modern-day Turkey. The city was once considered the most important Greek city and the most important trading center in the Mediterranean region. One of the must see !!!
Make sure you wear a hat and apply sunscreen before you visit the fabulous ancient city of Ephesus. And don't forget to drink plenty of water! About a 2 hour drive from Iasos.
Ephesus (/ˈɛfəsəs/;[1] Greek: Ἔφεσος Ephesos; Turkish: Efes; ultimately from Hittite Apasa) was an ancient Greek city[2][3] on the coast of Ionia, three kilometres southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital[4][5] by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. During the Classical Greek era it was one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League. The city flourished after it came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC.
Ephesus (/ˈɛfəsəs/;[1] Greek: Ἔφεσος Ephesos; Turkish: Efes; ultimately from Hittite Apasa) was an ancient Greek city[2][3] on the coast of Ionia, three kilometres southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of the former Arzawan capital…
Day 2: Romancing the ruins 10 a.m. For most travelers, Izmir is a launching pad to visit Ephesus. Take a bus or train to Selçuk, the nearest town, then change to a shuttle that drops you at the archaeological site. It’s a sprawling historical wonder, so be prepared to spend around three hours exploring. The sun is a fierce adversary; come armed with industrial quantities of water and sunscreen. Ephesus has been inhabited since the Bronze Age but came to prominence as a Greek city in the sixth century B.C. The Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient wonders of the world, stood here. The city fell to the Persians and later to a marauding Alexander the Great. In its subsequent phase, it was absorbed into the Roman Empire, flourishing first under Augustus Caesar and then under Tiberius. In the first century A.D., as Christianity spread, the area became an important sphere of its influence. Gradually thereafter, the city fell into decline.
Day 2: Romancing the ruins 10 a.m. For most travelers, Izmir is a launching pad to visit Ephesus. Take a bus or train to Selçuk, the nearest town, then change to a shuttle that drops you at the archaeological site. It’s a sprawling historical wonder, so be prepared to spend around three hours explor…