Efes Antik Kenti
Efes Antik Kenti is one of the notable stops in İzmir (Selçuk), with a route-friendly location for your trip.
Quick facts
- Built
- 10th century BC
- Area
- 615 hectares
- Heritage status
- part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Did you know?
Why is Ephesus so far from the sea?
It was founded as a port city. Silt carried by the Küçük Menderes filled the bay over centuries and the coastline is now about 5 km away — which is the real reason for the city's economic decline.
Why does the Library of Celsus façade look so wide?
Its columns are taller in the centre and shorter at the edges, and the base is slightly convex. These optical corrections make the building look larger than it is. The library also served as Celsus's funerary monument.
Why do the Terrace Houses need a separate ticket?
These homes of wealthy families preserve mosaic floors, wall frescoes and underfloor heating, and excavation continues beneath a protective roof. They hold the most detailed evidence of daily life in Ephesus.
Why go?
- Easy to add to your route
- Good photo stop
- Popular local highlight
