14.07.2025
Ephesus
The most renowned ruin identified with the ruins of Ephesus is the “Library of Celcus” with its enormous columns. Dating back to the 2nd century AD, this library is one of the most important libraries of antiquity after Alexandria and Pergamon. Hadrian’s Gate and Hadrian’s Temple on Kuretler Street, built in honor of Emperor Hadrian, are also among the remarkable buildings. Artemision, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great theater with a seating capacity of about 25 thousand people, the stadium, the trade and state agoras, the Prytaneum containing the Temple of Hestia (the sacred fire of the city), the odeon (assembly and concert hall) with a capacity of about 1800 people and the ancient harbor are other ruins to
