Ephesus, once the most important commercial center of the western Anatolia, is one of the highlights of Turkey that awaits the exploring tourists. The city was established as a port on the mouth of the river Cayster and was one of the foremost cities of the world for its being on a strategic trade route in Anatolia. The city itself and the ruins are all on the sides of a fertile valley. The extensive ruins including the theatre ,library or gymnasium create the special atmosphere of Ephesus ,and appeal to every visitors. Ephesus has been a "center" during the date. Once a trade center of the ancient world, a religious center of the early Christianity and today, a unique tourism center proving all its perfectas to the visitors through the world. | | |
DISTANCES FROM EPHESUS
| | Izmir (airport) | : | 72 km | | Istanbul | : | 652 km | | Marmaris | : | 243 km | | Kusadasi | : | 18 km | | Pamukkale | : | 215 km | | Bodrum | : | 173 km | | Selcuk | : | 2 km | | Soke | : | 38 km | | Heraclia | : | 87 km | | Virgin Mary | : | 7 km | | Priene | : | 53 km | | Aphrodisias | : | 162 km | | Aydin | : | 65 km | | Miletos | : | 74 km | | Sardes | : | 151 km | | National Park | : | 48 km | | Didyma | : | 93 km | | Fethiye | : | 338 km | | Claros | : | 34 km | | Pergamum | : | 172 km | | Sirince | : | 8 km | | Denizli | : | 187 km | | Marmaris | : | 215 km | | Antalya | : | 417 km | | Troy | : | 380 km | | Bursa | : | 405 km | | Cappadocia | : | 792 km |
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Excavations in Ephesus 
