Ephesus

First up this morning we visited a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. Had lunch at this fabulous restaurant with Mother's home cooking ,a beautiful Turkish feast. After lunch, we had a guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world. Visit the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary.

Afterwards enjoy a tour of the Turkish village of Sirince - a pretty village that mostly dates back to the 19th century with original white painted houses. A group of teenagers wanted to have a photo taken. Spend time with some of our group in town for ATM and shopping. Taxi back to hotel and later massage for Jan and us.

ABOUT

Ephesus
Located within what was once the estuary of the River Kaystros, Ephesus comprises successive Hellenistic and Roman settlements founded on new locations, which followed the coastline as it retreated westward. Excavations have revealed grand monuments of the Roman Imperial period including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Little remains of the famous Temple of Artemis, one of the “Seven Wonders of the World,” which drew pilgrims from all around the Mediterranean. Since the 5th century, the House of the Virgin Mary, a domed cruciform chapel seven kilometres from Ephesus, became a major place of Christian pilgrimage. The Ancient City of Ephesus is an outstanding example of a Roman port city, with sea channel and harbour basin.Weiterlesen