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Ephesus

Ephesus was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, in present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey. It was built in the 10th century BC on the site of Apasa, a city-state that was also the capital of Arzawa, by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists. During the Classical Greek era, it was one of twelve cities that were members of the Ionian League. The city came under the control of the Roman Republic in 129 BC.

Temple of Ephesian Artemis

The Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to a localised form of the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus, near modern-day Selçuk in Turkey. In antiquity, it was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Library of Celsus

The Library of Celsus is an ancient Roman building in Ephesus, Anatolia, located near the modern town of Selçuk, in the İzmir Province of western Turkey. The building was commissioned in the years 110s CE by a consul of the Roman Empire, Tiberius Julius Aquila Polemaeanus, as a funerary monument for his father Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, former proconsul of Asia, and completed during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, sometime after Aquila's death.

Basilica of St. John

The Basilica of Saint John the Theologian was a basilica in the city of Ephesus. It was constructed by Justinian the Great in the 6th century, at a site where John the Apostle was said to have been buried. It was modeled after the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.

Ephesus Archaeological Museum

The Ephesus Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Selçuk near the Ancient Greek city of İzmir, Turkey. It houses finds from the nearby Ephesus excavation site. Its best-known exhibit is the ancient statue of the Greek Goddess Artemis retrieved from the temple of the goddess in Ephesus.

Temple of Hadrian

The Temple of Hadrian is a historic site located in the ancient city of Ephesus, in Selçuk, Aydın. It was built in the 2nd century AD in honor of Emperor Hadrian and features Corinthian order architecture. The temple is notable for its rich reliefs depicting the founding legend of Ephesus and mythological stories. It is within walking distance of Ephesus (425 m), the Celsus Library (119 m), and the Church of Mary (795 m).

Prytaneion (Ephesus)

The Prytaneion is a historic site located in Selçuk, Aydın. It served as the religious and administrative heart of the ancient city of Ephesus. Built during the 3rd century BCE under Lysimachos, the Prytaneion housed the sacred eternal flame, which symbolized the city's existence and was crucial to keep lit. The Prytaneion is within walking distance of Ephesus (624 m), the Celsus Library (373 m), and the Temple of Hadrian (254 m).

Theater (Ephesus)

The Ephesus Ancient Theater, located in Selçuk, Aydın, began construction in the Hellenistic period in the 3rd century BC and was expanded during the Roman period. With a capacity of approximately 24,000-25,000 people, it is one of the largest open-air theaters in the ancient world. The theater hosted various cultural and social activities, including plays, gladiatorial contests, public assemblies, and religious events. Ephesus (177 m), Celsus Library (261 m), and the Church of Mary (575 m) are within walking distance.

Scholastikia Baths (Ephesus)

Varius Hamamı is a historic Roman-era bathhouse located in Selçuk, Aydın. Constructed in the 2nd century A.D., it features a 40-meter-long corridor with mosaics dating to the 5th century. The structure includes a frigidarium (cold section), tepidarium (warm section), and caldarium (hot section). It is within walking distance of significant sites such as Ephesus, the Library of Celsus, and the Temple of Hadrian.

Nymphaeum Traiani (Ephesus)

The Traian Fountain, located in Selçuk, Aydın, is a significant historical structure within the ancient city of Ephesus. Built between 102 and 114 AD in honor of Roman Emperor Trajan, this monumental fountain served both as an ornamental feature and a public water source. At its center, beneath the statue of Emperor Trajan, there is a globe symbolizing the emperor's dominion over the world. The Traian Fountain is within walking distance of other notable sites such as Ephesus (480 m), the Celsus Library (186 m), and the Temple of Hadrian (68 m).

Tetragonos Agora (Ephesus)

The Commercial Market, also known as Tetragonos Agora, was the commercial hub of the ancient city of Ephesus, built during the Hellenistic period and expanded in the Roman era. This square marketplace was surrounded by columns, each side measuring 110 meters, and featured shops and rooms used for political meetings and court proceedings. It is within walking distance of Ephesus (341 m), Celsus Library (22 m), and the Church of Mary (685 m).

Temenos with Double Monument

The Temenos with Double Monument is a historic site located in Selçuk, Aydın. This sanctuary, situated east of the Prytaneion, was a large open courtyard measuring 26.97 x 19.86 meters, surrounded on three sides by Ionic colonnades. In the center of the courtyard stood a raised structure, 14.98 x 16.14 meters, with steps, which may have served as a base for an altar or two small temples. The site is within walking distance of significant landmarks such as Ephesus (624 m), the Celsus Library (373 m), and the Temple of Hadrian (254 m).

South Gate of the Agora (Ephesus)

The South Gate, also known as the Gate of Mazeus and Mithridates, is a historic site located in the ancient city of Ephesus in Selçuk, Aydın. This triple-arched marble gate was built in 4 or 3 BC by Mazeus and Mithridates, who were freed slaves of Emperor Augustus. It served as a monumental south entrance to the Commercial Agora and stands directly beside the Celsus Library.

East Gymnasium (Ephesus)

The East Gymnasium in Selçuk, Aydın, is a historic bath-gymnasium complex built around the 2nd century AD by the sophist Flavius Damianus. This structure featured large bathing halls surrounded by vaulted halls for physical exercise, games, and strolling after bathing. It is located within walking distance of Hadrian Tapınağı (772 m), Prytaneion (519 m), and Domitian Tapınağı (624 m).

Magnesian Gate

The Gate of Magnesia is a historic site located in Selçuk, Aydın, and served as one of the eastern entrances to the ancient city of Ephesus. Built as a triumphal arch gate in the 3rd century BC, it was named for facing the city of Magnesia to the south. During the Roman period, it lost its strategic importance and was renamed the Gate of Honor under Emperor Vespasianus. The Prytaneion is 614 meters away, the Temple of Domitian is 714 meters away, and the Odeon (Concert Hall) is 559 meters away.

Efes Antik Kanal

Efes Antik Kanal is a historic site located in the Selçuk district of Aydın. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Efes Deneyimi Müzesi

Efes Deneyimi Müzesi is a museum located in the Selçuk district of Aydın. It is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00. Ephesus, the Celsus Library, and the Church of Mary are within walking distance.

Scappi (Swissôtel Büyük Efes)

Scappi (Swissôtel Büyük Efes) is an Italian and pizza restaurant located in Konak, İzmir. Situated on the ninth floor of Swissôtel Büyük Efes, Scappi offers panoramic views of the İzmir Gulf and Kordon. It presents traditional Italian flavors with a modern approach, prepared with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Scappi has been featured in the Michelin Guide's recommended list for 2025 and 2026, and recognized in the Gault & Millau Türkiye Guide for 2024, 2025, and 2026. It is 294 meters from Pasaport Vapur İskelesi ferry stop.

Efes Pide & Lahmacun

Efes Pide & Lahmacun is a Turkish place to eat located in Şişli, Istanbul. It is open from 11:00 to 24:00. The venue is 547 meters from the Osmanbey metro stop, and Atatürk Museum and Ara Güler Museum are within walking distance.

Nefes

Nefes is a Turkish cuisine place located in Atakum, Samsun. It is open every day from Monday to Sunday between 10:00 and 01:00. You can reach it within a 415-meter walk from the Yeni Mahalle tram stop.

Tomb of Yahya Efendi

Yahya Efendi Tomb is a 1571 Mimar Sinan masonry tomb located in Istanbul's Beşiktaş district, opposite Çırağan Palace, adjacent to Yahya Efendi Lodge. The tomb, belonging to Yahya Efendi, the famous mystic, scholar, and poet of the reign of Suleiman I, is inside the complex consisting of a lodge-tevhidhane-madrasah, the initial construction of which was done by Mimar Sinan.

Abdülmecid Efendi Köşkü

Abdülmecid Efendi Mansion, a historic mansion located within the Bağlarbaşı Grove in Kuzguncuk. It was used as a summer residence by Şehzade Abdülmecid Efendi; due to his art-loving personality, it served as a cultural center where artists, writers, and politicians of the period frequently gathered. The three-story selamlik building of the mansion, whose harem buildings and outbuildings have been destroyed, is currently used as a social facility by Koç Group.

Mehmet Efendi Fountain

Mehmet Efendi Fountain is an Ottoman-period fountain located in the Küçükayasofya neighborhood of Fatih district, Istanbul province, Turkey. Although the name of its founder is not explicitly stated in its inscription, it is written that he has the same name as the prophet. It is on the street in front of the Küçük Ayasofya Mosque.

Şehzade Cemaleddin Efendi Fountain

Şehzade Cemaleddin Efendi Fountain or the Fountain in Emrullah Efendi Primary School Garden is a fountain located in Lüleburgaz district of Kırklareli province.

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