Travel- Ephesus, Turkey

Turkey is full of history and has so much to offer!

Do you know where Santa Claus is from? Well, I'll save you some time- Turkey!

I'd like to share my visit to this beautiful country, specifically this one of a kind ancient city with everyone enjoying traveling as much as i do.

My parents and I in front of- Celsius Library

Built in 117 A.D- Celsus Library

Details are just unbelievable

There are tons of articles about Ephesus, also called "Efes"- which is located one hour south of Izmir, near the town of Selcuk. I found some helpful information and guides on how to get there which i will share with you later if you are considering to visit this place.

Largest Antic Theatre of all Anatolia in Efes

Incredible acostic architecture, you can hear the people on the "stage" with ease

This place is definitely where you will make unforgettable memories. If you don't have this place on your list- i highly recommend you to consider adding it. It is worth your time and with all certainty every penny.

Ephesus was one of the largest cities of Roman Asia Minor of it's time and remains today as one of the largest cities from antiquity

While you are in the area i highly recommend a day trip to the small mountain village of Şirince. A 15 minute drive into the mountains where you can have breakfast, browse through local markets and wine taste one of its many popular wines.

Sirince is a village of only 600 but its wine is well known throughout the region

Typical Traditional Turkish breakfast

One of many wine tasting locations in Sirince

Turkey might not be as successful in advertisement as other countries but its not a dangerous place to travel by any means. A lot of different civilisations lived here and left Turkey with a rich cultural history. Some of the oldest churches can be found in Turkey dating back to 4th and 5th century.

Temple of Artemis- one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, unfortunately that is all that's left

I really hope you will consider visiting Turkey at least once in a life time and experience a one of a kind culture. Keep in mind and be warned, eveyone visiting once will be hooked and eagerly wanting to go back.

Here are some helpful information on how to get to Ephesus from Izmir and more detailed explanation of the ancient city.

http://www.ephesus.us/ephesus/celsuslibrary.htm

By train:
https://travel.railturkey.org/2017/07/15/how-to-get-to-ephesus-by-train-from-izmir/

Thanks for stopping by! Until next time..
Cheers =)

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