Ephesus Ancient City is the filming location of “Fly Above”, a 2021 song by Turkish musician Mahmut Orhan with vocals by Sena Şener. The official video shows landmarks of Ephesus such as the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theater, and the Basilica of Saint John on Ayasuluk Hill nearby.
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Mahmut Orhan is one of the most popular Turkish musicians around the world today. Most of his productions made it to the top of the music charts in the recent years. He is famous for using touristic and well-known attractions of Turkey in his music videos. Mahmut Orhan recently released his latest single. Another famous Turkish singer Sena Sener does the vocals in his new song called ”Fly Above”. The official video of his new song was shot in Ephesus ancient city. Celsus Library, Grand Theater of Ephesus, Odeon of Ephesus, Basilica of Saint John nearby Ephesus and many more attractions in and around Ephesus were featured in this video. I hope you will enjoy it! Contact me to learn more about Ephesus Ancient City and to hire an English-speaking local licensed tour guide for Ephesus Ancient City. See you soon, Hasan Gülday.
Monuments of Ephesus Ancient City in the Video
Four places are named in this post: the Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, the Odeon and the Basilica of Saint John. The Library of Celsus was built in the early 2nd century AD by Tiberius Julius Aquila for his father Celsus, a Roman governor of Asia, and his tomb lies under the building. It held about 12,000 scrolls, and its facade was put back together from fallen pieces in the 1970s.
The Grand Theater seated about 24,000 people. It stands at the head of the harbor street, so visitors arriving by sea saw it first.
Odeon is a much smaller theater near the Upper Gate, built around AD 150 for about 1,500 people. Its marble seats are still in rows. It was used for concerts and sometimes for meetings of the city council.
The Basilica of Saint John is not inside the ancient city. It stands on Ayasuluk Hill in Selçuk, a few kilometers away, over the place where Saint John is believed to be buried. A marble platform with four columns now marks the tomb. Emperor Justinian built the church in the 6th century, today only ruins and some re-erected columns are left.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who sings Fly Above?
Sena Şener sings Fly Above, a dance single by Turkish musician Mahmut Orhan from 2021. The official video for the song was shot at Ephesus Ancient City.
Can you visit the places seen in the Fly Above video?
Yes. The Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater and the Odeon are inside the ancient site, and the Basilica of Saint John is on Ayasuluk Hill in Selçuk. Opening hours change by season, so check them first.
