"Ephesus" Ephesus by seagoingJLW

Ephesus Travel Guide: 637 reviews and 1,908 photos

Beginning of the Tour of Ephesus - Ephesus

The Ancient City

Ephesus is the best preserved city in the Mediterranean area. And ancient Ionian Greek city, it was the second largest city in the Roman Empire. It was the site of the Temple of Artemis, and was involved in both the Persian and Pelopennesian Wars.

Taken by Alexander the Great about 334 BC, it prospered throughout the Hellenistic period. It passed to Rome in 133 BC and became the capital of the Roman Province of Asia.

The Goths destroyed both the city and the temple in 262 AD.

The modern site has extensively excavated ruins.

To get an idea of what you will see here, go to my travelogue on Ephesus.

Pros and Cons

Pros:This is a MUST SEE- and it's downhill all the way.
Cons:Absolutly none.
In a nutshell:You will be walking in the footsteps of the past.

Last visit to Ephesus: Sep 1995
Intro Written Sep 19, 2002
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Reviews (4)

Take a Tour with a Good Guide Things to Do (1)

A good guide will explain everything to you along the way, and there is a lot to absorb. more travel advice

The Amphitheater Favorites (3)

Concerts are still given here. more travel advice

Righteous Way Favorites (3)

Here am I at the beginning of the Righteous Way. more travel advice

Celsus Library Favorites (3)

This is a stunning building. Examine the remains closely. more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written May 11, 2003

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tiger9090a Dec 16, 2005 at 9:17 AM Report Abuse

Looking at your visually striking pictures one gets a very good idea and perception of this awesome ancient place. Celsus Library especially look stunning!