Ephesus Ancient City
Attraction
4.8 (23282 reviews)
Landmark archaeological site with monumental ruins of Roman & Greek temples, a theater & library.
Acarlar, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye
+90 232 892 60 10
Did You Know?
Scroll Capacity
The Celsus Library in Ephesus was the third largest library in the ancient world, with a capacity of 12,000 scrolls.
Philosopher's Birthplace
The famous ancient philosopher Heraclitus was born in Ephesus. He is known for the quote "No man ever steps in the same river twice" and the concept of "panta rhei" (everything flows).
Rebuilt City
The Ancient City of Ephesus was built four times throughout history, and the Ephesus we see today is the third iteration.
Religious Significance
The first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary is located in Ephesus, and it is believed that she spent the last years of her life in a small cottage near the city.