What To See In Ephesus In One Day?|Things To do In Ephesus
What to do in ephesus in one day?
Türkiye is one of the best tourist destinations. Due to the presence of many historical monuments in this country, about 40 million travelers travel to this country every year to visit its places of interest. One of the Places To Visit In Kusadasi and the historical cities of Kusadasi is Ephesus. With several thousand years old, Ephesus has attracted many tourists.
Since I love history and historical places, I decided to stay in Selçuk for a day during my trip and visit the ruins of Ephesus. In this article, I will tell you about all the places of interest that I have visited and learned about.
What to see in Ephesus in one day?
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Hadrian’s Gate and Temple
In this gate, you will see a temple with columns and a beautiful arch, which was built in honor of one of the most famous Roman emperors, Hadrian. Much of this temple has been restored but it will still remind you of the history.
Library of Celsus
The Library of Celsus is the most extensive library of ancient times and the storage of 12 thousand inscriptions and scrolls. This library was built in 117 AD in honor of the Roman senator, Celsus, whose tomb is under this library. Even though archaeologists rebuilt this building in 1970, it was destroyed by fire and earthquake, and now only its outline and columns remain.
Small and Great amphitheater
Ephesus has 2 amphitheatres, both of which were among the largest amphitheaters in history. The large amphitheater with a capacity of 25 thousand spectators is considered one of the most magnificent works of this collection.
Temple of Domitian
The Temple of Domitian is the first temple built in Ephesus and was named after the emperor of that era. This building was once the tallest temple in the city.
Arcadian Road
Arcadian is the road that connects the amphitheater and the former anchorage. The length of Arkadin Road reaches 530 meters, and now many photographers take pictures of landscapes and people on this road.
Temple of Artemis
The main reason why the city of Ephesus is famous is the Temple of Artemis. This temple was built 550 years before Christ, which today is also known as one of the seven wonders of the world.
Holy Mary Church
Before it became a church, this building was Ephesus’s educational and cultural center. Still, after the anointing religion became the official religion of Rome, the use of this building was changed to a church. The baptistery of this 260-meter building is better preserved than any other historical baptistery in Asia Minor.
Agora Square and Marmarin Road
One of the places to visit in Ephesus is the Agora Square and the Marble Road. In front of the Odeon Amphitheater is a square that used to be a gathering place for the city’s people. Agora Square is located next to the Temple of Augustus. From the great Amphitheater to the library, there is also a road known as the holy way. This street is built with large pieces of marble. You can see a simple engraving of a sole, a woman, a library, a heart, and a cross on one of the marble stones.
Other tourist attractions
Despite all the greatness of the ancient city of Ephesus, it takes a lot of time to visit all its buildings. According to archaeologists, these buildings discovered and brought out from under the soil represent only 15% of the total area of Ephesus. The buildings I discussed above were the main attractions of the ancient city of Ephesus, which I included in the list of what to see in Ephesus in one day.
Suppose you have free time and want to see the rest of the city. In that case, you can visit the gate Visit Mithradates, Scholastica Baths, Hercules Gate, Prytanion or Chamber of the Forum, Magnesian Gate, Trajan’s Fountain, and dozens of other monuments.
Where is the city of Ephesus located?
Ephesus is located approximately 80 km south of Izmir and 18 km northeast of Kuşadası. The distance between Ephesus and Seljuk is almost 4 kilometers. Today, you can see important historical and ancient works in this city. Remains of temples, theaters, libraries, and old houses with Romanian architecture are among the most impressive and fascinating works that you can see in this city.
Here are the critical reasons why I suggest you visit this city
- The city of Ephesus has a 6,000-year-old civilization and has played an essential role in world history.
- It is considered one of the most extensive ruins left by the civilization of the Eastern Mediterranean Greeks.
- Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders, is in this ancient city.
- The beautiful shores of the Aegean Sea can be seen from the side of the city of Ephesus.
- famous foods of Turkey are served next to this collection in the restaurant.
- This is known as the city of Ashabe Kahf (Seven Sleepers), the Cave of Ashabe Kahf is also nearby.
History of Ephesus
The Romans ruled this city 144 years before Christ, which was of particular importance, and 27 years before Christ; it was considered the capital of Asia Minor. Also, this city was the second most important city of the Romans.
The best time to travel to Ephesus
If you want to enjoy your trip and see the sights of Ephesus more efficiently, we suggest that you travel to this city between mid-April and mid-November. In this way, the possibility of visiting is more accessible and less worrying for you. In the cold seasons, the cold may make it impossible to visit this city, and there is also the possibility of snow and the remains of the buildings being covered in the cold seasons.
If you are not interested in crowds, we suggest you visit this place in the morning or evening. Also, you need at least two to three hours to see this city well.
