Emperor Hadrian
Emperor Hadrian, full name ”Caesar Traianus Hadrianus”, was born in 76 AD. He came from a Roman family who moved to Spain. His parents were from the city…
Saint John the Evangelist in Asia Minor
John the Evangelist in Asia Minor is mostly the story of Ephesus. Tradition says John led the churches of the province from there, was sent to Patmos by…
Amazing Photo of Ephesus from 1895
A recent discovery of a photo taken by an Austrian traveler sparked joy in Ephesus community. An Austrian traveler visited Ephesus ruins in the year 1895. This makes…
Amazing Illustration of Ancient Ephesus Port
This amazing illustration shows us how Ephesus Port looked like during the golden era of Ephesus, Turkey. Silting and land slides filled the Ephesus Port with debris and…
Odeon of Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus hosts a big variety of buildings and many of them are still perfectly standing. Some of them are in their original form and some are restored by…
12 Insects Seen Around Ephesus Ancient City
Ephesus Ancient is located in the Aegean Region of modern Turkey. West coast of Turkey is one of the most fertile and water-rich parts of the country. Ephesus…
Recommended Books about Ephesus
The best books on Ephesus depend on the question you bring to the city. Some follow Paul and the early church, some follow Mary and Saint John, and…
Heraclitus and Ephesian School
Ephesus hosted some of the best and most well-known philosophers of ancient times such as Hipponax and Heraclitus. Also, one of the most important philosophical schools of the…
Mass at the House of Virgin Mary nearby Ephesus
Mass times and feast days at the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus, with the dress code and the wishing wall and holy water fountains below the chapel.
Make a Wish at the Virgin Mary’s House
How to make a wish at the House of the Virgin Mary wishing wall near Ephesus, with the spring water fountains, respectful behavior and the quiet times to visit.
15 Interesting Facts about Ephesus
Ephesus tours are among the most fun tours you can have. Ephesus wasn’t just the second biggest city of the Roman Empire but also it was one of…
Tetragonos Agora in Ephesus
Tetragonos Agora in Ephesus – Commercial Market in Ephesus Tetragonos Agora in Ephesus was the place where commercial facilities and goods were located. Tetragonos Agora can be considered…
Apostle Paul in Ephesus and the Places of His Story Today
Apostle Paul in Ephesus, step by step: his short first visit, his long stay and the school of Tyrannus, the magic books, the silversmiths’ riot, the farewell at Miletus and the places you can still see in Ephesus today, from a licensed local guide.
Hire Professional Licensed Turkish Tour Guide for Ephesus Tour
Hire Hasan Gülday, a nationally licensed guide who lives beside Ephesus, for a private day in the ancient city at your own pace.