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Ephesus

Selcuk, Turkey
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Ranked #1 of 13 attractions in Selcuk
Type: Historic Sites, Ancient Ruins
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Manama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

If you are in the area of course you must go t Ephesus, and as other reviewers have said pay the extra for the terraced houses. It is all quite expensive but just bite the bullet. However, the Audio tour is not worth the 15tl. Usually I love audio tours as they inform while allowing you to take everything in... More

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Wigan, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

A must experiences although we were only in turkey for the day from a cruise I would love to see more of the country. What a fabulous place and so accessible although it is a little slippy on the well trodden stone paths so take good footwear. The toilets at the end had a long wait so asked the nice... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Massive and well preserved amphitheater and library. Don't miss the terraced houses, even though y have to pay extra. Well worth it. Well preserved; stunning mosaic floors; original frescoes: also covered and a bit cooler! If you can, start at the end nearest the large amphitheater, as the mind boggling hordes from the cruise ship buses start at the other... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

To get here you can take a local public bus from the bus station. It costs only about 3TL. Or you could walk (about 4km) from the town center. Note that there are 2 entrances. The North entrance is the furthest, up a hill. The south entrance is where the public bus will drop you. I don't know if there... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This one of the not to be missed experiences, it's just breath taking, walking along marble streets of a long ago city and walking around the amphitheatre is just magnificent, it really felt as if you were experiencing true history and walking in the footsteps of thousands of people who walked these paths long long ago. Allow as much time... More

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Holland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Ephesus is one the highlights in Turkey. It is a large site where you need good shoes. The librarry is the top. Everything is build by Greece and Roman people. Also famous from the holy Bible. We visited Ephesus in April 2013; in high summer it will be very hot with less shadow. The old houses on the hill are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This city is one of the important historical ancient city on the earth which has approx. 7000 years old story and rebuild several times.It had almost 250000-300000 population.To walk on ancient marble street, it makes feel like that you living in ancient history.

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Valpraiso
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The length and breadth of the city is amazing. There is so much to see that is quite breath-taking - the 25,000 seater ampitheatre and the magnificent library facade are just a few. This is really a city and give yourself a few hours to enjoy it. Audio tour WELL worth the investment. Carry water. Drinks only available at either... More

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Newfoundland, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Fatma is the best guide anywhere - after two days we felt like family and every arrangement, reservation, suggestion was perfect and exactly what we wanted, She is so patient and kind, and unbelievably knowledgeable. She is a historian and we never could have seen or understood as much about we were seeing with anyone else. We have already referred... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Ephasus would have to be my favourite ruins! You can get a real feel of how the people lived within the city. My goal this time was to get close to the Celsius Library which I did.its an amazing construction! Four storeys high, double walled to insulate and protect books from humidity - it still feels like a living city.... More

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