Ephesus is an old town, the largest archaeological site in Turkey. It is worth an adventure if you have the heart for history and delightful architecture.
Location and How to Get There
Ephesus is located in the outskirts of the Izmir town of Selcuk. To get there, you will have to take a bus or a minibus from the main bus station in central Izmir. Once you arrive in Selcuk, you will have to walk a distance to the entrance of Ephesus. If you are for convenience rather than saving costs, you can easily hire a taxi and ask the cab driver to take you straight to Ephesus. The ride will be short, as local buses usually stop many times along the way.
What to See There
Ephesus exudes the allure of an old town with structures of a library, a theater, an agora, of fountains and gates. There are many interesting stories behind every piece of structure and you would not want to miss the beauty for all that it’s worth.
The ruins reflect the beauty and elegance of the old city. That is why tourists love it here. In fact, it is one of the major attractions of Turkey even though a trip to the site can be quite demanding.
History
Ephesus was founded in 2000 B.C. and was rebuilt a thousand years later in 1000 B.C. by Lysimachus. Alexander the Great fortified the city by walls in 334 B.C. At the time, it is one of the great Ionian Greek cities in the province of Asia.
Ephesus is stunning in a sense that it remains to house the ruins of a church, the first church that was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. That’s not all. It has many different structures more of temples and libraries and theaters and fountains that will give you a nice glimpse at the old times.
Cost
Ephesus is a main tourist site in Turkey. But there is no word regarding the amount you have to pay to see and be amazed with the beauty that lies within the old town But for sure, you have to pocket some cash, especially to pay for your transportation, your accommodation, and your exploration of this side of Turkey’s lip-smacking delicacies.
Other Info
Ephesus is tourist-friendly. It houses different accommodation options for every kind of traveler. There are first-rate hotels for the luxurious traveler and budget inns for those who are traveling on a shoestring. Facilities are also goods enough to keep you comfortable for the duration of your stay.
