Inside Ephesus

Inside the Ephesus

Church of the Most Holy Virgin

The church (also known as the Council Church) is famed as the first church built for the Virgin Mary in Asia. The Ecumenical Council of 431 AD was held in this church where Virgin Mary was announced as the God's mother. During Justinian reign the church was altered and on the exact site a smaller but domed church was built.

The Fountain of Trajan

The fountain, named after the Emperor Trajan, located on the right side of Curetes Street was built in the second century AD. A full size statue of the Emperor stood in the middle of the fountain. Two statues of Dionysos of the imoerial family found during the excavations, are on display in the museum of Ephesus.

Curetes Street

The street stretches between Celcius Library and the Gate of Heracles which opens to Domitian Square. On both sides of the street stood statues of prominent persons which some of still standing in good condition. The paving and the columns on the sides of the street were last repaired in the 4th century AD.

The Gate of Heracles

Gate located at the beginning of Curetes Street was constructed with 2 tiers of columns, was named after 2 reliefs which showed Heracles draped in a lion skin.

The Basilica of St. John

The Church was founded in honor of St John who came to Ephesus with the Virgin Mary. On the side of the basilica constructed in the 4th century, the present church was built during the reign of Emperor Justinian. Walls were built around the church for protection against the Arab raids in the 7th century.

The Prytaneion

The Prytanion, built in the 3rd century BC, during the rule of Lysimacpos, is located down the slopes of the hills, up from the Basilica. It is comparable to today's town hall and has witnessed important events and gatherings of it's time.

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Ephesus

Terrace Houses

House of Virgin Mary

Museum

The Basilica of St. John

Sirince Village

Artemision

Pamukkale

Aphrodisias

Pergamum

Didyma

Miletos

Priene

Isa Bey Mosque

Steam Train Museum