Ephesus is one of the most popular touristic destinations in Turkey. But Ephesus is a part of Selcuk county which is a part of Izmir city. Many people think Ephesus is a part of Kusadasi but actually, it is not. In this small article, we will try to give you...
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Ephesus Travel Tips
Buying Jewelry Nearby Ephesus
Jewellery is a good and wise buy among visitors to Turkey because it is relatively cheaper than the rest of the world and even could be considered a kind of investment. Less costly handcraftsmanship makes prices lower compared to many countries, even if the gold and precious stones prices are...
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What To Wear During Ephesus Tour
For men, what to wear is less of an issue than it is for women. Normal trousers and shirt, T-shirt or polo are fine. Make sure they are lightweight and natural fibers – cotton is best. Polyester or any similar artificial fabric will become uncomfortable very quickly. For women, a...
Continue reading...Location of Ancient Ephesus Today
Today Ephesus stands on the western part of modern Turkey. Ephesus is 15 kilometers from Kusadasi port and city. Ephesus is located in Selcuk county of Izmir city of Turkey. Ephesus is 80 kilometers from Izmir and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. It takes 8 hours of driving from Istanbul to...
Continue reading...Buying Ceramics Nearby Ephesus
People of modern Ephesus still go on making ceramics just like the ancient ancestors of them mastered in it. Also one should not forget that it is forbidden in Islam (most common religion in Turkey) to make paintings so for centuries Turkish artists found ways to create beautiful calligraphies to...
Continue reading...Learn Turkish Before Traveling To Ephesus
Top Ten Phrases That You Will Need While Visiting Ephesus Merhaba (Mer-ha-ba) – Hello Evet (Eh-vet) – Yes , Hayır (H-eye-uhr) – No Lütfen (Lewt-fen) – Please Tamam (Ta-mam) – OK Bira lütfen, (Bee-ra Lewt-fen) Beer please Su (Soo) – Water Çok ucuz (Chok oo-juz) – Very cheap Çok pahalı...
Continue reading...Ephesus Museum of Vienna
Since 1895, Austrian archaeologists have been excavating the ruins of Ephesus. Up to the year 1906, numerous recovered objects of high quality were removed to Vienna, objects which can be seen today at the Ephesus Museum, an annex to the Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities. The highlights include the...
Continue reading...Buying Leather Nearby Ephesus
Turkey is a leading place in Europe to go shopping for leather products. Among these products that people demand are leather jackets, shoes, and belts, all produced in Turkey using traditional methods. If you want to go shopping for leather in Turkey then a leather wallet or purse is always...
Continue reading...Visa Requirements Before Visiting Ephesus
Visa requirements vary from country to country. Check if you need a visa by checking links to Turkey Foreign Affairs Ministry’s webpage. Visa requirements for each country are explained in the links which I provide below.
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