HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsEphesus Ancient City
Turkiye
Ephesus that is one of the best well-kept Greco- Roman ancient city in the world, famous with Odeon where the music concerts were given; Domitian Temple which is one of the first temple dedicated for a human; Celcius Library which was the third biggest library in the ancient time; Amphitheatre where is one of the biggest amphitheatre in the world with 24.000 people capacity and St. Paul preached; Roman Baths ; Fountains; Temples; Agora; Love House; Public Toilets.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Supreme Metropolis of Asia. You are standing at the threshold of Ephesus, one of the most magnificent and well-preserved classical cities in the world. …
Listen in the app2The Upper City and the Odeon
We begin our exploration in the administrative heart of Ephesus. This upper section of the city was where the political elite gathered to debate the laws and govern the province. …
Listen in the app3Curetes Street and the Trajan Fountain
As we descend from the administrative center, we enter Curetes Street, the most famous thoroughfare in Ephesus. This long, sloping marble road was the city's ceremonial spine, named after a religious brotherhood known as the…
Listen in the app4The Temple of Hadrian
Directly on Curetes Street stands one of the most photographed and architecturally significant structures in Ephesus: the Temple of Hadrian. Dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD, this small but exquisitely…
Listen in the app5The Terrace Houses — Lives of the Elite
Now, we turn our attention to the 'Terrace Houses,' located directly opposite the Temple of Hadrian. To enter this section, you will need a separate ticket, but as a scholar, I assure you it is worth every penny. …
Listen in the app6The Library of Celsus
At the junction of Curetes Street and the Marble Road stands the iconic facade of the Library of Celsus, the undisputed symbol of Ephesus. Completed around 117 AD, it was built by Gnaeus Julius Aquila as a monumental tomb for his…
Listen in the app7The Grand Theater
Following the Marble Road, we reach the immense Grand Theater of Ephesus. Carved into the side of Mount Pion, this is one of the largest theaters in the ancient world, with a capacity of 25,000 people. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk through Ephesus, take one last look at the silhouette of the Library of Celsus against the sky. We have walked the same path as Roman emperors, early Christian apostles, and ordinary citizens of a vanished…
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What is Ephesus Ancient City?
Ephesus Ancient City is a place in Turkiye with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Turkiye |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.9411, 27.3419 |
| Last updated |