Information About Ephesus

The Ephesus Antique City in Izmir, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visited by 1 million people annually, attracts local and foreign tourists to the region for 100 years.

Çukuriçi Höyük, Ayasuluk Hill, the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary consisting of 4 components, is considered one of the most important centers of the ancient period.

Ephesus, the Hellenistic and Roman Periods of the superior urbanization, architecture and religious history are symbols that shed light.

Where is Ephesus?

Ancient city of Ephesus, Izmir, Selcuk, an ancient ruins of the town.

– 541 kilometers between istanbul and central Ephesus, 6 hours and 20 minutes.
– Ankara, Ephesus 620 km 7 hours 20 minutes,
– 80 km 55 km away from the center of Izmir, Ephesus,
– Aydin, Ephesus between 130 km 2 hours and 10 minutes.

How much is Ephesus Antique City entrance fee?

The entrance fee of the city is 40 TL as of January 2018. Except for the entrance to Yamaç Evler and Ephesus Museum; Slope Houses are 20 TL, Efes Museum is 10 TL.

When is Ephesus Ancient City open?

Ancient City of Ephesus is open from April to October 08.00-19.00. Between November and March 08.00-17.00 hours open.

What you should know before going to Ephesus

1. If you want to make your trip to Ephesus cheap, you need to buy a museum cart.
2. Generally, you will have to walk during the tour as historical places are set up on the hills, so wear comfortable sportswear.
3. Summer is hot so wear clothes to be protected from heat and keep water with you. Winter months are not too cold, but rainy. You should take an umbrella and raincoat with you.
4. There are so many places to visit in Ephesus, so set your route and places to visit before your trip to Epheus.
5. Always have your passport with you.
6. Carry cash with you.
7. Before you buy anything, you should ask prices few different shops or search from the internet.
8. Don’t forget to bargain in markets and bazaars. Sellers increase the price for tourists.

Top Things to do in Ephesus, Places to See in Ephesus

1. Explore the ancient city of Ephesus
2. See the Terrace Houses
3. Visit the House of The Virgin Mary
4. Visit the Selcuk Museum
5. See the Cathedral of Saint John
6. Picture the Temple of Artemis
7. See the Isabey Mosque
8. Visit Ayasuluk Fortress
9. Visit Ephesus Museum
10. Walk on the Ephesus Marble Road
11. Eat and Stay at Sirince Village

Best Time to Visit Ephesus

As you know, Ephesus is a popular tourist destination. So, if you are planning your visit during peak holiday seasons or at festival times, make sure that you book the best hotels with their best room rates. To find out when are the high seasons you should check the weather in Ephesus. Generally summer season is the peak season.

Coldest time of the year is January and February. Average temperature these days are approximately 10 C /40 F. Almost never have any snow. Rainy season is in between October and April. It hardly rains in the summer time. The warmest time of the year is July and August. Midday temperature rises upto 43 C/110F. Best time to visit Ephesus is April, May, October, November. This is the time the weather is neither hot, nor cold.

Ephesus climate: Average Temperature

Average air temperatures in C
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
10	11	13	19	25	29	34	37	28	23	17	13

Where to Stay in Ephesus

Instead of staying in a hotel close to the center of Selcuk, you can also stay in the hotels or pensions in Sirince. The best part of the stay in Sirince is that you have tried both the atmosphere of the village and the unique wines of Sirince. It is also very easy to go Ephesus from Sirince. You can go to the door of the ancient city of Ephesus in 10-15 minutes by using minibuses moving from many parts of the village. Therefore, staying in Sirince will be a very reasonable choice.

1. Sirince Tas Konak

Popular with its mountain view rooms, this hotel is one of the most ideal accommodation you can feel safe and secure. Having a beautiful location, having a super complimentary breakfast, being seriously concerned and having a high guest rating of 8.7 would be enough to choose this mansion.

2. Rilican Best View Hotel

One of the most admired hotels in Selcuk, Rilican Hotel is a popular hotel with a super friendly atmosphere. Located 8 minutes walk from Selcuk train station, this hotel is located in a quite nice location.

3. Amazon Petite Palace

One of the most popular hotels in Selçuk, the Amazon Petite Palace is just an 8-minute walk from the Temple of Artemis. You can easily reach the ancient city of Ephesus by minibuses.

4. Livia Hotel Ephesus

The hotel is 2 km from Ephesus Antique City. You can even walk to the ancient city. Although the hotel is quite small, it is quite popular with its bar and restaurant.

5. Ayasoluk Hotel

Located close to the Temple of Artemis and the Seljuk Castle, this hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool. It has a very stylish and modern design.

What to Eat in Ephesus

The culinary culture of Selcuk Ephesus is similar to Aegean cuisine. Olive oil, salads and vegetable dishes, herb roasting is at the forefront. Seafood and fish are also frequently consumed. Some of the local dishes are also interesting dishes such as milky fish, herb roasting, mussels, mussels, ducklings, kirde kebabs, sardine steamed, Prishtina kebab.

When you go to Selcuk Ephesus, you should also try Çöp Şiş. Whether on the road or in the center of many places you can find restaurants that make trash skewers. from the presentation to the flavor, spices can be a very tasty option. Apart from these, Selcuk is a touristic place where you can find many fast food products such as toasted food, pita, kebab and lahmacun and grilled meat products. If you want a nice fish restaurant, you can also enjoy fishing against the sunset. Olive oil, delicious appetizers and seafood will go well with your drink.

Also you can taste;

Boyoz: Boyoz, which is identified with İzmir, is only the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to İzmir. I recommend that you taste a kind of pastry, which is a kind of pastry.

Izmir Kofte: Izmir Kofte, whose fame is spread all over our country, is one of the most popular and delicious tastes of Izmir cuisine. Potato, tomato and pepper with meatballs and baked in this dish with a must-taste.

Sevketi bostan: Sevketotu or bostanotu also known as Izmir’s vegetables with lamb meat is formed by the completion. You should taste this regional dish that has reached our day.

Where to Eat in Ephesus

1. Petek Çöp Şiş (It is recommended)
2. Nisanyan Evleri Hotel Restaurant
3. Mercan Restoran
4. Üzüm Cafe
5. Selçuk Köftecisi
6. Altinkepçe
7. Dimitros Restaurant
8. Şirince Ocakbaşı Restaurant

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