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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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North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I have bad knees but was surprised at how easy Ephesus was to navigate. It was 92 degrees and crowded but it was well worth it. Advice to avoid the Cruise boats go after 3:00 PM

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Istanbul-Turkey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

As this old city remains almost as it was in the old days, it is extremely impressive not only for archeology fans but also for all others. But, the crowds.... We were unlucky because the day we visited Ephesus, there were 2 big cruise ship that have arrived to Kusadasi and the site was jam packed... Under these circumstances, it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The entry point, route through the site, and exit well organised. Big crowds but gives authentic feel. Duration limited by bladder strength. Get a guide book to get all the interpretationyou need, and wander. Dont take Grand Tours - uninformative, and touting other businesses

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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

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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New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

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

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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Istanbul, Turkey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

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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