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Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Ephesus

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Ephesus is, without a doubt, the best preserved and most expansive ruined city I've ever seen. It's divided into two parts, a new

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Ruins in Selçuk

Celsus Library

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If you get to Ephesus (Turkey), you can delight yourself with what the Romans left as a legacy, when they dominated these distant

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Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Trajano Fountain

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The U-shaped fountain Fountain of Trajan is on the Via Curetos. It has two floors that are supported by columns and two ponds. Dur

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Temple of Hadrian

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This Corinthian-style temple was built in the second century, in commemoration of the Emperor Hadrian's visit, which is noted by l

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Ruins in Selçuk

Augustus Gate

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In front of the Celsus Library there's a spacious and bright place with a beautiful door. To its right is the Gate of Augustus. It

Statues in Selçuk

Relief of Athena Nike

Among many other reliefs scattered throughout the city of Ephesus, one of the highlights is the Athena Nike. It was called this be

Mosques in Selçuk

Isa Bey Camii

At the bottom of the hill Ayasuk, where you can find the citadel, is the lovely Isa Bey Cammi. This mosque was constructed in the

Temples in Selçuk

St. John Basilica

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The story goes that Saint John the Evangelist and the Virgin Mary, after the death of Jesus, settled in Ephesus between 37 and 48

Churches in Selçuk

Double Church

Also called the Church of the Virgin Mary, one of the most beautiful buildings but goes unnoticed next to the ruins of Ephesus. Lo

Cemeteries in Selçuk

Sarcophagus

Lovers of ancient graves and cemeteries will have a great time in Ephesus. Throughout the city a multitude of ancient sarcophagi a

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Artemis Temple

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On the way to Ephesus, from Selçuk, a small sign points you to the interesing ruin of the Temple of Artemis. I say "ruin" in the

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Pritaneo

The Prytaneum, located next to the Odeon, was the religious and administrative center of Ephesus. The Pritane was what today would

Squares in Izmir

Konak Square

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Squares in Izmir

Izmir Clock Tower

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Ruins in Selçuk

Via Sacra di Efeso

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Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Gaius Memmius Monument

The memorial to Gaius Memmio was built in 88BC as a tribute to the architect of the same name, an aqueduct builder and grandson of

Squares in Selçuk

Domiciano Square

Opposite from the Pritaneo stands Domitian Square, housing monuments such as the Temple of Domitian and the Fountain of Polio.

Ruins in Selçuk

Temple of Domitian

The building was once the Temple of Domitian. It is situated on a slope. Most significant was the altar, decorated with high relie

Activities in Izmir

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Full-Day Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi

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starting from

$194.50

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Full-Day Tour of Ancient Ruins in Ephesus from Izmir

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$117.45

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Full-Day Tour of the Ancient Ephesus Ruins

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starting from

$55

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Izmir Airport Transfer by Mercedes Vito

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$59.76

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Full-Day Tour of Pergamon from Izmir & Kusadasi

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$123.26

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