Marmaris Ephesus Ancient City
Kuşadası, Ephesus
Excursions
Marmaris Ephesus Ancient City is about 190 km from Marmaris and about 2.5 hours away. One of the seven wonders of the world, B.C. Ephesus, which is estimated to have been founded in 245, offers you a history of approximately 2250 years.
This city, where Ionians, Lydians, Persians and Romans ruled at different times, contains many cultures and history.
After the ancient city of Ephesus fell into roman hands, it became one of the most important trade centers in the world. In addition, this ancient city played a very important role in the spread of Christianity. Many clergymen visited here and spent the last days of their lives worshipping in the house of the Virgin Mary.
At the same time, according to a belief, the city of Ephesus was founded by the first female warriors, the Amazons. With the ongoing excavations, it was determined that there were two other ancient cities under the city.
Your tour, which starts at 6:30 a.m. when you are taken from your hotel, ends at 18:30 with the return to your hotel. Insurance, breakfast and lunch, Turkish guidance are included in your tour price. Entrance fees, personal expenses and drinks are extra.
Are you ready to travel through history with your guides during the tour. Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, Virgin Mary. Ephesus Amphitheatre, Isa Bey Cami, Seven Sleepers are waiting for you with traces of their past..
Temple of Artemis: Artemis, the first marble-built temple of antiquity, is one of the 7 wonders of the world and its foundations were founded in the 7th century BC. It dates back to the 19th century. This temple, which was used as both a marketplace and a religious institution, was built by Croecus, king of Lydia, in tribute to the goddess Artemis. This temple is decorated with bronze statues by the best sculptors of the period. Only a few marble blocks remain from the temple to the present day.
Celsus Library: Both a library and a tomb monument, this building is one of the most beautiful buildings of the Roman period. after the death of Celsius, the governor of Ephesus in 106, his son built the library as a tomb monument for his father, and Celsius's tomb is under the western wall of the library. It is also the third largest ancient city library after Alexandra and Bergama.
House of The Virgin Mary: The church where Mary, the mother of Jesus, is believed to have spent her final years in Nightingale with St. John. In addition, this historic house, where important Christian clerics spent the end of their lives, is an important pilgrimage center for Christians.
Ephesus Amphitheatre: This theater, which is the site of St. Paul's sermons, is found at the end of the marble street and is the largest open-air theatre in the ancient world with a capacity of 24,000. The living steps are made up of three sections and the three-storey stage building has been completely demolished.
Isa Bey Mosque: Located between the temple of Artemis and the church of Saint Jean, this mosque was built between 1374 and 1375 by Mr. Isa of the Aydin children. This building, which was used as a caravanserai in the 19th century, bears the first examples of Anatolian mosque architecture. The mosque has rich decorations and tiles.
Seven Sleepers: It is said that seven Christian youths who fled the persecution of pagans during the time of The Roman emperor Decius took refuge. It was turned into a tomb church during the Byzantine period