Founded in 2000 B.C., Ephesus is the most visited archeological site of Turkey.
The first inhabitants built a temple to Artemis which, after several renovations, became one of the seven wonders of Antiquity.
Ephesus, one of the cities of the Ionian Confederation, counted about 100.000 inhabitants (agriculture - olives, grapes, figs, honey bees - stone carvers and smiths) who ensured that their town would become an important commercial harbor. As first town in the world that knew democracy, she was also the first one to offer street lightening.
During your visit, you will visit the agora, Odeon, the Curetes street, the Adrian temple, more temples and fountains, the library of Celsus and the amphitheater.
After (or before) Ephesus, we will visit the Shrine of Virgin Mary, a little chappel built on the place where it is supposed that the Virgin has spent some years of her life.
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