Ephesus tours 5 great sites to visit in Ephesus

1
Ephesus tours 5 great sites to visit in Ephesus
www.aboutephesus.com
2
One of turkey's top draws with its exquisitely
beautiful remnants of a city that once was,
Ephesus has a girth of options for travellers
looking for a quaint and archaeological getaway.
Famous for the temple of Artemis which has been
mentioned throughout history as among the most
beautiful structure among Greco-roman sites,
Ephesus is only few kilometres from the Selçuk
thus making the city easily accessible.
3
Ephesus tours for travelers can be custom
designed based on the time tourists want to spend
in the city. Since Ephesus doesn't entertain
guests overnight owing to the lack of
accommodation facilities, a simple half day
expedition tour would be fantastic. While the
entire city is an elegant assimilation of grand
structures and avenues, here are the top five
sites that one mustn't miss there
4
Artemis temple
Artemis temple if historical resources are to be
believed then the temple of Artemis was
constructed long back in 800 bc. Later on, as the
civilization in the city grew with the arrival of
Greco roman people, a roman styled temple was
built. After facing a near annihilation by Goths
after the city was abandoned, Diana's temple has
now become a major tourist attraction in
sightseeing Ephesus tours for travelers.
5
The house of virgin Mary
The house of virgin Mary located at the bulbul
mountain, the house of virgin Mary has several
legends and stories associated with it. Some say
that the virgin Mary came here with St. Paul and
lived remotely in the mountains while some tell a
story about a German nun. A place of great
religious significance among all, the house of
virgin Mary is visited by several following the
Abrahamic religions.
6
The basilica of St. John
The basilica of St. John situated at the
Ayasulok hill, the basilica of St. John is
another revered site in ephesus that's visited by
tourists. Centuries back, people believed that
the site originated in healing dust where St.
John lay (they believed him to be not dead but
sleeping). Another famous religious and
archaeological site, the basilica is a must visit
for its monumental grandeur.
7
The cave of seven sleepers
The cave of seven sleepers several religious
accounts state that seven young men came to the
cave to pray to avoid persecution and while the
emperor Decius had the cave sealed off, they
didn't die. Instead, these young men came fell
asleep and got up three centuries later to find
that Christianity had become a thriving and
followed religion. Another place with extensive
religious importance, the cave of seven sleepers
is also visited by people with varied religious
beliefs.
8
Isa bey mosque
Isa bey mosque constructed during the late 14th
century, Isa bey mosque is famous for its
magnificent architecture that has roots in
Anatolian mosque architecture. The mosque
beautifully illustrates the Seljuk style of
architecture and is a must visit for anyone
looking for a glorious glimpse of the past.
9
There are several other sites like the beautiful
grand theatre of Ephesus, the Odeion and the
classy terrace houses which were excavated only
half a century back. Among the most exuberant
open air museum cites of the world, Ephesus
doesn't fail to disappoint with its millennial
old history.
10
Contact us
Saglik Cad. Oge Sok.Erten Apt.No10/5,
09400Kusadasi / TURKEY Tel [phone] E
mail info_at_aboutephesus.com www.aboutephesus.com
https//www.facebook.com/AboutEphesus
https//plus.google.com/AboutEphesus https//twi
tter.com/aboutephesus