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I always impressed by this magnificent city. If you like archaeology, history of art, biblical archaeology and also photography, Ephesus is a good place for you.
Ephesus is the best-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean,and perhaps the best place in the world to get the feeling for what life was like in Roman times. As a strategic coastal gateway to the Eastern World, this Ionian refuge grew to be the second largest city in
the Roman Empire, the site of a Christian shrine, and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Legend has it that the Virgin Mary,accompanied by St. Paul, came to Ephesus atthe end of her life,circa 37-45 AD. Renaissance church historians mentioned the trip, and it is said that local Christians venerated a small house near Ephesus as Mary's. In 1967 Pope Paul VI. visited the site, where a chapel now stands, and confirmed the authenticity of the legend. Also the Basilica of St. John is located near Ephesus. St. John is said to have lived the last years of his life here and after his death, a shrine was located over his grave .
Selcuk Ephesus Museum
With a fine collection of statues, mosaics and artefacts, the museum in the centre of Selcuk helps shed a little more light on the Ephesus ruins. Many found before World War I were taken to the Vienna Museum, but wherever possible, most were returned after World War II.
The museum shows around 50,000 exhibits, in chronological order, from the Miken, Archaic, Roman, Byzantine and Turk periods, and is split into Archaeological and Ethnographic sections. The most interesting items include the Myken vases found at Ayasuluk Hill, pieces from temple of Artemis, a tomb from the Belevi Mausoleum, two statues of Artemis, an embossed image of Theodosius from Hadrian Temple, and many more statues and portraits from early Christianity. The ethnographic section is set up in an arasta (row of shops) with examples of Turkish and Ottoman daily life.
This is one of the most beautiful buildings on Curetes Way, although only the front façade remains today. In the architrave is an interesting mythological scene, depicting Andoklus killing a wild boar.
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I was lucky to visit Ephesus & Maryemana Evi a couple of years ago and loved it. Unfortunately it was hot and very crowded!
Library of Celsus, thats my favorite building in Turkey, also as its a joint-venture by local & austrian architects. I saw it last time in 1979 with the cranes of "Kallingerbau" from Vienna !
Great intro & Photo on Ephesus, with good tips.
I enjoyed a lot visiting Ephesus. It is a great city, well kept.
Very nice pages and good information. Hoping to visit Ephesus next month.
Thanks for your wonderful insights about Ephesus. What a glorious introductory photo. Loved the travelogue about the Virgin Mary's home.
I have wonderful and clear memories from Ephesus :)
Chance I may visit here later in the year, I hope I do it looks wonderful! (~_~)
I love Ephesus -Turkey