Ephesus Tourist Trap Tips by Paul2001

Standing high over a hill near the Basilica of St. John is the Castle of St. John. How inviting it is for someone like me who loves castles. Unfortunately it is not accessible for the public, at least during my visit. The castle is closed because of a collapsing wall and there is no information on when it will be reopened for the public. It dates from the Byzantium Empire.

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At Least Do This: Take a picture of it just the same and it is very scenic.

At onetime the Temple of Artemis was one of the most important religious sights in the ancient world. In fact it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. However today it is not much more than a single pillar.
The Temple of Artemis dates from the 6th century BCE and was begun by the Lycians. At onetime it consisted of 127 columns just like the one remaining one. The temple was suppose to have been twice the size of the Parthenon in Athens. It was destroyed by arson in 356 BCE in an act of arson by a chap named Herostratus who wanted to "make a name of himself".

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At Least Do This: Well if you have to see all of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then it is easy to get to. It is half way between Selcuk and Ephesus. The sight is a good spot to escape the hordes at Ephesus.