Among Aegean Turkey's
headlining attractions, Ephesus is a splendid site with multitude of places
that will delight travelers from everywhere. Looking at the beauty of this
ancient site, it is easy to understand why it receives so many visitors every
year. Not just a must for those enjoying a Turkey vacation, anyone with
slightest interest in recounting the mysteries of the past with the remnants of
ancient archaeological marvels of Ephesus should take pleasure in a tour.
Why travel to Ephesus?
The House of Virgin
Mary draws quite a lot of pilgrimage visitors but Ephesus is not just another
religious or historically significant place. It is a scholar's dream, an
adventurer's site to unravel the past and a wanderer's fantasy to satiate the
wanderlust. Easily accessible through Selchuk via private and shared cabs,
buses, one can travel through the entire site in only half or a full day. The
lack of towering structure may seem disappointing at first but the beauty of
the site lies in its extensive architectural design that is spread all over the
site. With plethora of temples, houses and avenues of the ancient times at the
site, travelers would surely cherish a rendezvous here.
The best way of having
the perfect Ephesus experience is by including a full day or few hours tour in
their overall Turkey trips. Since Ephesus is only a site, overnight
accommodation is a problem that no tourist would want to encounter. So, getting
a private cab or a shared cab or minibus or a train journey with a group of
friends to this site with a local guide would be an enthralling experience. To
satisfy the desire for Turkish cuisine, numerous places for enjoying kebabs and
other Turkish delicacies are available at the exit gates. Souvenir shops also
have grand local designs at display but it is best to shop from the city or
bargain well to get the best deal. Often people travelling the west Turkey
wonder why travel to Ephesus when it is only an ancient site with no trekking or holiday
resorts to offer. But the site's beauty is in its spectacular archaeological
design that was once considered among greatest wonders of the ancient world.
The biggest attraction
remains the world famous Temple of Artemis whose remnants have survived attacks
from centuries before. The site offers an extravagant view of the city that
once was with ruins of the Odeion, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain, Terrace
Houses, Scolasticia Baths, Prytaneion, Temple to Serapis, Celsus Library, Great
Theatre and many more.
Cafes at the Exit gate
offer some of more delectable beverages so travelers can savor their taste buds
while savoring the ancient experience. When getting out, it is also wise to
consider visiting the famed nearby Cini workshops for which visitors will need to
hire a convenient transport option to get to. Kusadasi is a little distant from
Ephesus but offers grand coastal vacation options with its classy resorts,
treasure of archaeological marvels and sun kissed beach holidays.
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