Ephesus is one of the most popular tourism attraction of Turkey, thanks to its glorious legacy dating back to the antiquity. It hosts one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also a very important  destination for Christianity, one of the Seven Churches or Revelation mentioned in the Holy Bible is located here. We may all be familiar with the eternal landmarks of Ephesus such as the Temple of Artemis, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and Polio and the most exquisite Library of Celsus. They all hold a great historical value. However, we want to tell some more interesting facts about Ephesus, that you might not have heard of. Now, fasten your seatbelts and join us for exploring the deepest secrets of Ephesus before your magical trip.

Interesting Facts About Ephesus

• Ephesus is the first city, that is fully made up of marble.
• It is one of the two cities with illuminated streets at night on ancient times.
• Considering the round footrest under the Trajan’s statue, we can understand that the Ephesians believed that the earth was round.
• The infamous Greek philosopher Heraclitus was born in Ephesus.
• The first church that is constructed as a dedication to Virgin Mary is situated in Ephesus.
• Ephesus used to be a seaport city, even though it is now located about 5 kilometers inland.
• It is an important center for Christianity, as it was visited by not only Apostle Paul and Saint John the Evangelist.
• Ephesus was the capital of the Asia Minor.
• The Library of Celsus was the 3rd biggest library of the ancient world following the libraries of Alexandria and Pergamon.
• Virgin Mary had lived her last years in a cottage nearby Ephesus. The house can be visited now as the House of Virgin Mary.
• The first advertisement of antiquity was exhibited on the Marble Street, showing the way to the city brothel.
• The Library of Celsus was a gift to Cleopatra from Marc Anthony. Does not it sound like the best present ever?
• The Grand Theatre of Ephesus is one of the greatest amphitheaters of ancient times with 25.000 seating capacity.

What is it like to Explore an Ancient City?

If you want to enjoy the true feeling of being in a 100% original ancient city, Ephesus is definitely a perfect choice. You can smell the history while wandering around the marble streets and getting mesmerized by the amazing architecture. You can follow the footsteps of the ancient residents of the city; running daily errands, walking, talking, arguing or rushing to the great library. A little time travel never hurt anybody. You can experience that feeling in Ephesus, surrounded by the uplifting atmosphere that accumulated from ancient times until present day. You will be walking on the same path once some historical figures walked; and you will be touching the same surfaces with them. Is not it like building a connection between different ages? Visiting an ancient city, learning about its history in detail is such a unique experience that can be the highlight of your trip.