Upper Ephesus

So, Ephesus was one of the top two reasons, with the Hagia Sophia, to visit Turkey and neither disappointed. First, the site is so vast and shows the full extent and layout of one of the largest and most important cities in the Roman Empire as the capital of the province of Asia.

It also is very significant in early Christian history as both John and Paul lived here. Paul was here several times and his stay of three years was used as a base for his evangelism throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and the tenth book of the New Testament, Epistle to the Ephesians, was written here, Is quite possible that without Paul, Christianity may not have survived.

Started at the upper / North Gate which is best as you go downhill to the bus to town. The top part runs to the Terrace houses where it takes a turn to the right. Some impressive ruins and you can just wander around them at will.

Ephesus was built in the 10th century BC then taken by the Roman's in 129 BC and rebuilt.Read more