Colonnaded marble street of Ephesus

Destination · Aegean coast

Ephesus

One of the great cities of the Roman world, Ephesus still feels alive. Walk its marble streets to the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre, then discover the town of Selçuk and the hills around it.

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About Ephesus

More than ancient ruins

Ephesus is the heart of a whole region of history. Around it lie the Basilica of St John, the castle of Ayasuluk, the House of the Virgin Mary and the old streets of Selçuk, all within a short drive and best explored at an unhurried pace.

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Ruins and walls of Selçuk below Ayasuluk hill

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Must-see in Ephesus

Iconic sights and quieter corners your journey can include.

Façade of the Library of Celsus
Library of CelsusEphesus

The elegant two-storey façade of a Roman library from the 2nd century AD.

Marble columns of the Basilica of St John
Basilica of St JohnSelçuk

The great basilica built over the traditional tomb of John the Apostle.

Walls of Ayasuluk Castle under a dramatic sky
Ayasuluk CastleSelçuk

A fortress crowning the hill above Selçuk, with views over the plain to the sea.

House of the Virgin MaryBülbüldağı

A quiet chapel in the wooded hills, honoured by tradition as Mary's last home.

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