Placed within a distance of an hour's drive from Izmir, the ancient Roman city of Ephesus is dotted with baths, library, temples, theater, gymnasiums and fountains. Ephesus Tours will take you numerous historical sites in and around the city. You require at least a day's time to go for complete Ephesus Tours.
Ephesus Tours will provide you glimpses from the history of Turkey also. As you take entry to the city you will come across the relics of the Vedius Gymnasium which is famous venue for the sporting events and cultural functions. To the south of the Gymnasium lies the stadium where many of the Olympic events take place.
As your tour Ephesus, leaving the Stadium behind you, you will find the old Byzantine public baths. The church standing close to was constructed between the 2nd and the 4 th centuries. It is the first church dedicated to Virgin Mary. As you proceed leaving the church behind you will come across the Arcadian Way, which is large street measuring 500 meters in length and 11 meters in width. The street owes its name to the Byzantine Emperor, Arcadius who repaired the street and it is on this street that the royals from other countries were welcomed and other royal ceremonies used to take place.
Ephesus Tours will also take you to the ancient Theater of Ephesus which is one of the best maintained structures of the Ephesus. Even today, Ephesus Festival is held today here. The theater was constructed during the Hellenistic period.
Other notable structures which should be visited during Ephesus tours are the marble floored streets of Ephesus which commences from Magnesia Gate located at the south east of Ephesus. Celcius Library is another noted tourist attraction which should be visited during Ephesus Tours.
Different hotels and travel agencies are offering different packages for viewing these sightseeing destinations of Ephesus. These packages cover everything ranging from food, transportation to and from the hotel to the trained guides to give you running commentary on the sightseeing attractions. Choose the package that suite you best and set off to explore this ancient city.
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