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Quick facts
- The Library of Celsus, built in 135 AD, originally housed 12,000 scrolls and was designed as a monumental tomb for a Roman senator.
- Ephesus was once home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which stood approximately 18 meters high and was completed around 550 BC.
- The Great Theatre of Ephesus, which could seat up to 25,000 spectators, is renowned for its excellent acoustics and is still used for performances today.
- The Terrace Houses of Ephesus, often referred to as the 'houses of the rich', showcase intricate frescoes and mosaics, revealing the lifestyle of affluent citizens during the Roman period.
- Selçuk is also home to the House of the Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage site recognized by both the Catholic Church and the Muslim faith, believed to be the final residence of Mary.
Travel details
- Country
- Türkiye
- Wind (now)
- 4 km/h
- Coordinates
- 37.9391, 27.3419
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