Very interesting place where the ancient history becomes real and, literally, tangible. The huge, well-preserved amphitheater, the magnificent facade of the library, public baths, wonderful mosaic floors and the wide streets of the Magnificent ancient Greek city. Of course, it is better to come here in not very hot weather, to get a maximum of impression without suffering from the heat. Do not be surprised by a large number of cats in Ephesus, they guard this place from snakes.

This ancient city is truly magnificent. Everything here is so beautiful. The ruins, the history, the amphitheater… breathtaking! One of the best ancient city I’ve ever seen and been to! It’s not a small city so you wanna wear a comfortable pair of shoes if you’re going here! It gets pretty hot and sunny so wear a cap too.

A visit to this ongoing restoration is certainly well worthwhile. Having visited ancient ruins in other countries, I felt this was at the top. Our tour guide did a wonderful job of bringing the streets and buildings alive. Can be busy at times and in certain areas, but don’t miss it if this part of Turkey is on your itinerary.

Really cool experience going through the ruins of an ancient Greek and Roman city. However, I strongly recommend coming with a local tour guide to walk you through the history, otherwise this place is hard to appreciate without any context.

Best ancient ruins I’ve ever been to. But you NEED to go at 8am when there is no one there. If you do you’ll have the whole city to your self for 30-40 minutes then the tours will arrive and flood the place. It’s very worth it to go and when you get there I recommend you go immediately to the library and street In front of it.

This place is stunning. The small theater is very well preserved. The marble walkways are beautiful but very slick. In the summer they have live performances in the large theater. That would be very interesting to see. If you go for a performance, take a bleacher seat. The stone would get very uncomfortable quickly. This is a working archeological dig, so be aware that some places may be closed off when you visit.

Great place, very rich in history, the ancient city ruins are just spectacular and very impressive, it shows how developed and prosperous this city was in its golden times, highly recommend visiting this place whenever you’re in Turkey.

If you ever want to feel what it was like to walk thru an ancient Roman city, then visit Ephesus. The complex is amazing and has been masterly restored. You can sense the grandeur this city would have had when it was alive. The library, columnade, and housing site are incredible.

The site is huge, truly one of the wonders of the world. The site has two entry points, one from the upper gate and one from the lower gate, both will lead to same locations. Make sure not to miss the terrace house, located in middle of site and has a special entry fee (55 TRY), museum card is not valid for entry

Amazing place. No1 ancient site to visit in Turkey. But sadly, our ruins visit was ruined by clearly idiotic decisions by the management, undoubtedly profit driven. Unfortunately, whoever manages the site doesn't care about guest experience. We visited at around 5.30pm, 1.5 hours before last entry and 2.5 hours before closing, so that it was cooler. Quite unbelievably, they set up white chairs in front of and on the Library of Celsus long before closing. So the view & photos we saw were full of tacky white chairs dotted in the doorways & terrace in front. Apparently, these are for the cruise ships. Wow! Who get a seated, after closing view of the Library at sunset. So, because of the cruise visitors, all the full fee paying visitors get a spoilt experience (see photos). Prices are not cheap either anymore, 400 TL now to get in. This is a fantastic place, don't get me wrong but don't go late in the day or you risk frustration at the greed driven cruise ship seat set up. To add insult to injury I was asked not to sit in the offending seats, they were 'not for me'. They got a curt reply. Incensed!

Can be hot to walk, best to go early to beat the hoards that flood the area. Do visit the houses area, the fee well worth it. The library is superb, a reconstruction using mainly original stones. The on site maps are confusing and don't show You Are Here. The best information is on the 4 or 5 boards just after the lower entrance gate.

What a great day I had visiting this ancient and precious archeological site ! Will never forget about it. One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, i definitely recommend it ! Cannot missed such a magical place like that and the atmosphere going within. A little bit crowded but it was perfect 👌 Greek Mythology forever 💙🧡💚

Incredible ancient city. Believe or not but the best part of Ephesus Ancient City and best preserved area is the covered residential area that requires an additional paid ticket. Not many go there but it is by far the most amazing site in nearly all of the ancient ruins in Turkey. You will see how the rich lived and decorated their houses and feel a sense of immersion that the other municipal ruins fail to do. The mosaics are outstanding. Buy the multi-day pass and this area is included in the pass.

A most to see in Turkey, Fantastic and unique historical site. You will need to have a professional guide to explain meticulously the historical background of each monument and place. It is highly recommended to go either in early spring or in fall. We experienced a 37 degree Celsius during our 3 hours visit and were exhausted. Don’t forget to wear long sleeve’s shirt and be equipped with a large hat. Having water with you is a most.

Good place full of History in every corner of it. Mandatory stop if you are in Izmir or near.

Possibly the most amazing, most historic, most vast archeological site I have personally ever visited. So much to see and explore. Immerse yourself in ancient Turkey. Explore the buildings and the roads. See the mosaic floors, read the ancient words carved in stone. Above all, enjoy it all in glorious, Turkish sunshine. Wonderful.

Worth visiting with a guide. Works daily till 5pm, terrace houses work till 4pm. Enjoy history!

A fantastic site. Absolutely worth to visit. I would also recommend to pay the extra money for the terrace houses (you will see wonderful mosaics and beautiful preserved places there). The theater and the library are just gorgeous to look at. One of my kind experience to visit this site. We arrived at the opening time and had some places for ourselves. After a little while the firat tour buses arrive and the site will be packed with visitors. So i would recommend to be there early if possible.

Unbelievable place to visit. While you walk on the ways, you feel you really live in this place. It is like a time travel. Even though some stones and areas are damaged, you can still see, guess what was that. My suggestion to everyone to give a day to visit this place because it is pretty big and if you like historical places, you can catch more detail if you walk around slowly. Then you can visit the house of virgin Mary. I prefer to drive there, walking takes long time.

Visiting the ancient city of Ephesus was a remarkable experience, with its well-preserved ruins and rich history leaving a lasting impression. The grandeur of structures like the Library of Celsus and the amphitheater was breathtaking, vividly showcasing the ingenuity of ancient civilizations. This journey through time is a must-see for anyone interested in history and architecture.

We visited in late January on a cold, sunny afternoon. It was very quiet and we didn't have to wait too long. The Library of Celsius is the jewel in the crown of this location and is stunningly beautiful. Nearby are marble paved streets that were flanked by ancient shops, spas, and houses. To view the covered luxury houses, you have to pay a small amount extra (around £8) but well worth the visit to catch a glimpse of the palatial homes of the rich who once lived here. There are no toilets once inside the complex. There is a small museum shop and you can buy teas and coffees. There is a WC outside facing the entrance at the end of a row of shops to the left and they charge 10 lira. This may mean you have to exit the site to go to the bathroom! This was frustrating for several in our group. Plus, it is rather annoying to visit such a historical site like this without a toilet and where you have to leave and pay for a number 1 or 2....

History always captivate me.. This ruins share lots of story about how great mankind are..

Absolutely truly amazing ancient Roman city. It was 3rd largest city in ancient Rome around 2000 years ago. Some buildings and palaces are perfectly preserved so you have a great feeling and perception of an ancient city while strolling its narrow paths.

Went here in July at 8:00 AM few minutes before it opened and there were some tourists already lined up to enter. This place is iconic but I really wouldn’t recommend you going in summer cause the weather would’ve gone up to 41 C and personally for me, the heat wasn’t tolerable. But I did enjoy the experience of walking through ancient ruins. Make sure to wear comfortable outfits cause you’ll definitely take long walks in this ancient city! I feel like the only downside is entry tickets can be pretty expensive.

Spent a fabulous 2 hours here as part of a tour. We had a tour guide and I learnt so much about this ancient city. I would definitely recommend a trip here if you ever get the opportunity. Take plenty of water to walk round with and decent shoes as parts of the original marble is slippy!

I was here in October 2023. I came to the opening of this wonderful place on a weekend day. There weren't many people. By midday it was already crowded, with crowds of tourists and many tour groups walking around. It was quite hot, hardly any place to shelter from the sun. Despite this, I am pleased with the walk around the ruins of the ancient Greco-Roman city. It was very interesting and atmospheric. There is also a museum. I would have been interested in going there, but I paid a lot for the entrance fee and didn't have any money left for the museum.

Ephesus is an ancient city near Selçuk. It is rich in history. It is well preserved and well maintained. Its has remains from Greece history to the Roman Empire. Points of interest were Library of Celsus (it was so wonderful), Basilica of Saint John, Agora the trade center, huge Ancient Greek theatre, the public toilets of Ephesus and a lot more. If you love history and sight seeing, this place is a must to visit.

Amazing ancient site. I could almost feel the walking and chattering of the people who lived there. Better to roam with a guide to get the full information about each shrine and structure. They also made a 3D experience museum at the lower entrance which should worth a visit, unfortunately we didn't have time.

Ephesus is a wonderful journey into the past. It can be described as the Pompeii of Turkey, with wonderfully preserved ruins. The library of Celsus, and the Ancient Theatre especially are excellently preserved, and the streets are crammed with vibrant history. At the end there is a little shopping area. There's a lot of shopkeepers who will try to entice you into their shops. If you're not interested you can walk right past them. Beware there is very little shelter from the sun in Ephesus, and it does get very hot! Throughout the city, there are lots of cats. They are placid, and want to chill out in the sun. They will happily let you stroke them.

To able to understand the history you must read the history but not only from books, from buildings, structures, art works and mindsets of the lived human of that era too.

I mean the place is full of history and I recommend to read the panels or have a guide for a deeper experience which we did have. We also had the chance to come just after a rainy day so, it was more cleaner "according to our guide". My main issue is the ticket price is quite expensive.

Incredible place to visit. We went around 3 pm and it was quite crowded with people from all around the world. You can choose to have a guided tour or go by yourself. I personally recommend investigating before visiting and being prepared to see what you read about. The entrance fee was 200 lira at the time of this review. Make sure to bring your own water because it can get expensive inside.

Amazingly well preserved and excavated ruins. You get a real sense of what life was like. It really transports you. The guided tour is the best in my opinion.

Ephesus Ancient Greek city is one of the most amazing places I have visited. This breathtaking complex of ancient ruins excavated with the collaboration of few countries is still decently preserved considering that it’s almost 3000 years old. It’s fascinating to know that you can touch and walk on the same stones which the ancient Greeks and romans walked on. Even some of the celebrities like Julius Caesar, Cleopatra and Mother Mary herself probably walked there. What we see is just 15% of the buried treasures. The separate section on the terraced houses is amazing as well. We were lucky that it was not too crowded as we went towards the end of the day. It is a must visit place.

This place has great history and it is very well preserved. The only concern was the walkway needs to be more senior friendly as it is very slippery for them. There is a need to improve on that. But other than that, the history is very rich and very educating for your children. Highly recommended that you come here when you are in Turkey.

Great site, full of history. Lots of signs explaining what you're looking at. 200TL entrance (or 250TL with the terraced houses, which I recommend to see). It takes about 3h to visit everything slowly and read all the signs. There is a public shuttle bus that leaves Selcuk Ottogar every 20-30min that costs 12TL (one way) to come here Come early in the morning at 9am to avoid the crowds and have the place for yourself (see the difference on the pictures between 9.30am and 11.30am at the Celcius library, in November)

Expensive cost, 400TL pp, 50TL parking, was a shock going in the door. This place is not cheap. The site is very well managed. There is one 2km street, slight uphill, to walk and visit all the famous ruins. No shade, hot and dry. Bring water and solid shoes. One WC at main entrance. Could use one more in top entrance. Easy to get to with a car, signs are everywhere. The sites are amazing for sure. Impressive. So are the tourist crowds, multilingual guides, and cats. Very well organized from parking to security to ticketing. Not crowded at all, a random weekday in April. Audio guides cost 150TL, and private guides are much higher. It all costs a lot. Entrance to one internal building is a separate ticket. Is it worth it? I don't think so, sadly. At some point, it simply costs too much to visit places like this. Why it costs so much is irrelevant. You need to ask yourself how much you are willing to pay to see ancient ruins.

One of must see tour sight in Turkey! Highly recommended come here earlier in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowd. Please prepare for the heat in the summertime. Not suitable for small children and the elderly! Ephesus was founded in 10th century BC as an Attic-Ionian colony and is one of the best historical tourist attractions in Turkey & the world. It’s now one of the world wonders, because of it’s magical past & present, that the history books tell us about until today. Thus, it was one of the most important Mediterranean cities that mixing great culture, diversity, and civilization. Ephesus Turkey has a great history in Asia Minor in Romans time as more than 250,000 people lived here!

A place full of history, if you go by yourself don't forget to read about it, otherwise I would recommend to hire a guide. 😊 Better to come in the afternoon, around 4pm, it's not so crowded and you can take better pictures. Don't forget to bring water, use sunscreen and wear a hat. By the way, i came on Tuesday and it was very crowded, so most probably on weekends is crazy crowded. Enjoy it 😍

One of the largest archaeological sites around the Mediterranean sea. It represents the glory of the ancient Greek history. You should see the library of Celsius and of course the ancient theatre 🎭. Well worth a visit 🙂

Amazing! That’s the only word suits it. The ancient Greece to Roman cultures and Gods can be seen so close, we can feel it so strong. This ancient city is made from marbles which make it white and very very pretty. It is the best spot in Turkey in my opinion and I believe you will agree with me after being there yourself. The main building is the ruins of the ancient library called Celsus, but the surroundings are not less interesting too. It has alleys, theater, ancient rest room, roads, carvings, etc. Once again, amazing!

Definitely a must-do when in Turkey! We went in a group but only had 2.5 hours, it was not enough. The Terrace Houses are especially amazing, as well as the Library of Celsus and the Amphitheatre. It is just incredible to see so many ruins of this city!