The Library of Celsus
Celsus library is famous with commercial agora,Template of Serapis,Marble road,the gate of Mazaeus and Mithridates .
The Celsus Library was erected in A.D 135 by Julius Aquila for his father Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, the consul of Asia province of Roman Empire. The library, measuring 60.90 by 16.72 meters had a two storied facade and a large room inside. Its facade contains exemplars of architectural elements that are among the most beautiful ones of the period, such as doors, windows, gables, niches and columns. A gap of one meter between inner and outer walls of the the library protected the books from extremes of temperature and humidity. The sarcophagus of Celsus stand under the west side of the library. Four female statues standing between the columns personify the virtues of
Celsus:
Sophia (wisdom), Arete (virtue), Ennoia (intelligence), Episteme (knowledge). Celsus himself is buried in a sarcophagus beneath the west side of the library. THE GATE OF MAZAEUS AND MITHRIDATES This gate to the Agora was erected in 4-3 B.C by the freed slaves Mazaeus and Mithridates in honour of their former masters emperor Augustus and his family.
THE COMMERCIAL AGORA
The commercial agora , one of the significant centres in Ephesus was the real market place for trade in Ephesus. It was square and enclosed on all four sides by stoas. The agora was set up during the Hellenistic age and rebuilt during the reign of Emperor Nero and again in the 3rd century A.D.
THE TEMPLE OF SERAPIS
A path with a flight of stairs at the southwest corner of the Agora leads to the Temple of Serapis. The temple was rising on a high terrace .This prostyle temple had columns in the Corinthian order, each of which had a diameter of 1.5 meters and a total weight of 57 tons.
THE MARBLE ROAD
The sacred way that surrounds the Panayır Mountain is called the marble Street here, and is well preserved. The road was intended for vehicles, since pedestrians could use the colonnade. The huge sewer system of the city, which had a channel large enough to be entered by a human being also was running under this street
- Places to visit
Place to visit EphesusIn Ephesus there are lots of magnificent sites to visit. The Ephesus ruins are 10 min by minibus from Selcuk and 15 min from Kusadasi. If you dont want to wait at the long ticket queues maybe you can prefer some city tours better
Fountain Of Trajan
Fountain Of Trajan 
The Fountain OfTrajanIt is dedicated to the emperor Trajan (98- 117), then constructed between 102-114 A.D. The two storied fountain had a colossal statue of Emperor Trajan in the middle.
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Library of Celsus The Library of CelsusCelsus library is famous with commercial agora,Template of Serapis,Marble road,the gate of Mazaeus and Mithridates .
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The Church of Virgin Marry HouseVirginmarry house is located at the Ephesus ruins. This church, one of the important edifices of Christianity, is the first church which was dedicated to Virgin Mary.
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About Ephesus 
Ephesus -TurkeyThe findings obtained in this region where the native people, namely the Lelegs and the Carians have lived since the beginning, indicate that the city is dated back to 2000 years B.C. As far as the years of 1000 are concerned, it is assumed that the Ions came to this region
Read More...Last Updated on Saturday, 24 March 2012 10:09 - Accomodations
Accomodations near by EphesusThere are lots of choices for accomodation from five star hotels till hostels. All category hotels you can find in Kusadasi or Selcuk.Also if you are planing a holiday with your family you can find Apertments, Villas for rent as well up to your choice.We recomend you to book your accomodation before you come to town
Charisma De Luxe Hotel Kusadasi
Charisma De Luxe Hotel Kusadasi 
Charisma Hotel KusadasiCharisma De Luxe Hotel Kusadası, where luxury and comfort meet eachother. Towering over the Aegean Sea's outstanding view, the Hotel is just 15 minutes by walk from Kusadası's shopping and entertainment away
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- Restaurants
Turkish Restaurants in Ephesus regionThere are lots of good restaurants in Kusadasi with Turkish cuisine including international cuisines.You can find many of them at the coner of the road and some of them are reservation required
Saray Restaurant Kusadasi 
Saray Restaurant Kusadasimost popular restaurant in Kusadasi, serving the most delicious food in Kusadasi... Situated in the heart of the old town, with its maze of norrow streets and historic buildings, Saray Restaurant, offers you true Turkish warmth and hospitality in its beautiful hidden courtyard garden and stylish interior which is so much more spacious than you realise as you walk past the entrance.
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- City Tours in Istanbul
Tours are very common in Ephesus region.Joining a guided tour gives you realy big advantages of long ticket queues.You can find many diffrent options of them. just keep in touch with a Local Travel Agency in your region they will tell you the best options or you can book your tour before you go that destination
Ephesus Day Tour From Selcuk
Ephesus Day Tour From Selcuk 
Ephesus day Tour from SelcukOnce you book your hotel and transprtation to Selcuk or kusadasi and you want to visit Ephesus? It will be great idea to join our day tour to Ephesus. let us pick up you from your hotel or cruise port
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Departs: 09:00 am Ends : 16:30-17:00 pm Guarantied: All year aroundLast Updated on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 16:59 Ottoman and Byzantian Relics Tour
Ottoman and Byzantian Relics Tour Historical sights tour IstanbulA long day visiting the historical sights of Turkey,This tour covers Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hipodrome.Advantage of this tour you dont have spnd a long time on the long queues
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Departs: 08:15 am Ends : 17:30-18:00 pm Guarantied: All year aroundLast Updated on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 17:00 Long Day Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul
Long Day Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul 
Enjoying on the Bosphorus by boatDiscover the wealth of impressive sights all along the shores of Bosphorus, a waterway that divides the two continents, Europe and Asia - stop for certain points, walk around specific areas, visit imperial palaces and climb magnificent fortresses with a certificated guide.
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Taken pictures in Ephesus regionsFind Below some taken pictures in Ephesus Regions
ephesus Pictures 
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