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Ephesus Ancient City Atatürk, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye ☎ +90 541 188 14 44 Last Updated: 01/09/2026 |
| Ephesus is one of the world's largest and most impressive ancient cities, and also one of Türkiye's most important. Its cultural and historical significance was confirmed by its UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015. The city's ruins lie just 80 km inland from the famous seaside city of İzmir and near the charming towns of Selcuk and Sirince. | |
| Ephesus had been a city since the Neolithic period, but it truly reached its peak under the Roman Empire, serving as the capital of Asia Minor. As the second most important city of the Roman Empire, Ephesus flourished and prospered. Its inhabitants were largely educated and wealthy, while its architecture was lavishly decorated, reflecting the riches and good fortune of its people. | |
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Izmir Place » City İzmir is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara. It is on the Aegean coast of Anatolia, and is the capital of İzmir Province. In 2024, the city of İzmir had a population of 2,938,292 (in eleven urban districts), while İzmir Province had a total population of 4,493,242. 285 views 💖 1 👍 0Turkey |
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Pergamon Ancient City Place » Historical Place In the Aegean region, on a hillside overlooking an area irrigated by the Bakırçay River, lie the ruins of a city known in antiquity as Kaikos. This city was Pergamon, the heart of the ancient world. Its archaeological layers contain significant evidence reflecting the region's remarkable cultural synthesis and the historical continuity of the relationships between these cultures. 7 views 💖 1 👍 0Ulucamii, Akropol Cd. No:6, 35700 Bergama/İzmir, Türkiye |
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Library of Celsus Place » Historical Place The Celsus Library is an ancient Roman architectural structure in Ephesus, Anatolia, located near the modern town of Selçuk, in the İzmir province of western Türkiye. The library has a two-story facade, and inside is a large room measuring between 10.90 and 16.70 meters. This library room sits on a vaulted foundation. The structure is surrounded by an additional wall, which helps protect it from moisture. 6 views 💖 1 👍 0 |