Top Attractions in Ephesus

1. Visit the Ruins of Ephesus

On Arkadine Street you can trace the past, take a picture in front of the magnificent architecture of the Library of Celsus, and witness the history in the Theater.

2. Visit the Virgin Mary’s House

Another historical place you can visit after your trip to Ephesus, the Virgin Mary Church is located on the Bülbül Dağı. Jesus’ mother Hz. Mary It is believed that lived and died here.

3. The Cave of the Seven Sleepers

During the Romans, they could not withstand the oppression of the pagans, and were reported to be the place where 7 Christian young people fled to the foothills of Mount Panayır.

33 different cities claiming that this cave is located within its borders on the Earth, but according to Christian sources, this place is within the boundaries of the ancient city of Ephesus.

4. Saint John’s Basilica

One of the most famous places of Izmir and one of the most magnificent structures of the Ancient City of Ephesus, the church is located on the hill where the Seljuk Castle is located and is one of the most important remains of the Byzantine period. It is also important because it was built in the name of John.

5. The Isa Bey Mosque

One of the first and most beautiful examples of Anatolian mosque architecture, Isa Bey Mosque was built by Isa Bey from Aydinogullari in Ayasuluk Hill in 1374-1375. When you enter the mosque through a magnificent crown gate. There are various tombstones belonging to the Beyliks Period in the garden. The west wall of the mosque is covered with marble and the other facades are made of cut stone.

6. The Greek Temple of Artemis

One of the seven wonders of the world, the god of fertility and the virgin Artemis Temple, which is also blessed to be virgin, is one of the symbols of Izmir, as well as the Selcuk district.

7. Ayasuluk Fortress

It is also known as the Seljuk Fortress. Ayasuluk Hill, the first settlement of Ephesus, is a very valuable place in archeology.

8. Ephesus Museum

The archaeological materials found in the excavations of Ephesus and the best preserved works of Anatolia from antiquity to the present are exhibited.

Other structures to be seen in the ancient city of Ephesus.

• Gate of Magnesia
• Eastern Gymnasium and State Agora Baths
• Upper Agora (State Agora) and Basilica
• Odeon
• Prytaneion (City Hall)
• Temple of Domitianus
• Fountain of Pollio
• Memmius Monument
• Heracles Gate
• Kuretler Street
• Baths of Skolastika
• Latrine
• Traian Fountain
• Slope Houses
• Baths of Varius
• Temple of Hadrian
• Public Toilet (Latrina)
• Love House
• Stoa of Alytarkhus
• the Octagon
• Heroon
• Marble Street
• Celcus Library
• Mazeus
• Mithridates Gate
• Tetragonos Agora (Trade Agora)
• Marble Street
• Grand Theater
• Arkadiane Street
• Theater Gymnival
• Port Gymnasium and Baths
• Double Churches (Consul Church)
• Stadium Street (Stadium and Gymnasium)
• Vedius Gymnasium
• ST.Jean Church

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