Since Ephesus has numerous locations that are of great religious
significance, Biblical
Ephesus tours by aboutephesus.com are quite famous among travelers. Ephesus city is close to the
historically prominent and revered sites of Basilica of St. Paul and House the
Virgin Mary which draws tourists. Here
is what you should definitely not skip on your biblical tour:
Basilica of St. Paul: Biblical Ephesus tours by aboutephesus.com are
incomplete if you don't visit the burial site of St. Paul. The legend goes that
St. Paul came here with the mother Mary sometime between 37AD-42AD. While he
kept with the task of writing Bible in Ephesus, he also sought to spread
Christianity and after he died, his burial was performed on the Ayasuluk Hill. Over
the centuries, the burial site has undergone numerous changes and a local
legend spread that the site is home to some healing dust. This legend drew
people from all over the world in pursuit of healing and recovery to Ephesus
during the middle ages.
The Cave of Seven Sleepers: When a group of 7 young men who followed Christianity
went into hiding as they were being persecuted, the cave they were in was
sealed. Later when the cave was opened, they woke up around 300 years later
thinking that it was only yesterday that they fell asleep. Then, Christianity
became the central religious of the city. The cave is now a revered site in the
heritage city.
City of Ephesus: The city itself is a museum, beautifully decked with the
remnants of the structures that once stood tall in this thriving commercial
centre. Ephesus was once favored as the perfect flourishing city as it gave way
to numerous merchants through its sea trade route. The city was planned and
executed very well and had all the basic and necessary amenities and even
distinct style homes adorned with art for the wealthy.
Temple of Artemis: The city of Ephesus followed the cult of Diana who is
a well known Greco-Roman deity so a visit to the city is incomplete if you
don't visit the temple. The temple was once very beautiful with amazing columns
and quintessential roman style architecture but now only one columns stands in
its place which also draws numerous tourists.
Isa Bey Mosque: Built during the 14th century, the Isa Bey Mosque is
among the top sites around Ephesus and due to its revered status, many tourists
visit it regardless of the religion.
Nearby is the Sirince village so if you feel like taking a little break
from the biblical tour and learning the local arts then including an hour-long
visit on your itinerary will be a great option.
