Ephesus

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The Ancient City of Ephesus is an ancient Greek city near the present-day town of Selçuk on the Ionian coast. Today its ruins are a popular tourist destination, and visitors can see the ancient Library of Celsus, an amphitheater, temples, and many other buildings. Many myths and legends surround Ephesus, which was one of the key sites in early Christianity, including a house reputed to have belonged to the Virgin Mary. The site isn’t too busy, but it’s best visited with a guide who can show you the path through the ruins and point out everything there is to see.

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General information

opening hours

Ephesus is open to visitors throughout the year, but the visiting hours vary depending on the season.From April 1 to October 31, during the summer period, the site is open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.During the winter period, from November 1 to March 31, visiting hours are slightly shorter, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

address

Selçuk 35920, Turkey

website

Official site: https://visitephesus.org/

tickets

The entrance fee for the main archaeological area of Ephesus is 40 €. If you're interested in visiting the Terrace Houses, an additional fee applies. Children under the age of 8 can enter for free, but be sure to bring passports or other proof of age.

how to get there

The ancient city of Ephesus can be reached via local bus or minibusses (dolmus) from Izmir or Kusadasi to Selçuk. From Istanbul, the fastest way to get to Ephesus is to fly to Izmir. Flights depart several times a day and take 1 hour. Alternatively, there are intercity buses available, this journey takes about 10 hours. There are several tour companies which offer either multi-day tours to Ephesus and other sites or which offer day trips including flights from Istanbul.

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