Going to Ephesus

What to do in Ephesus

by Candyce H. Stapen

Ephesus, founded around 3000 B.C., rates as Turkey's most visited and best preserved archeological site. Typically the highlight of any trip to Turkey, Ephesus offers the visitor a sense of what life was like in ancient Rome. Even kids lukewarm to ruins find Ephesus' many structures and storied past fascinating, especially if touring with a knowledgeable guide.

The Lydians, Lycians, Ionians, Greeks, and Romans all passed through Ephesus. In its heyday, Ephesus, the second largest city in the Roman Empire, ranked as a prosperous port bustling with traders. Many of the important buildings that remain date to sixth-century Roman rule.

Is there a singer in your family? If so, test the amazing acoustics at the Great Theatre, built into the slopes of Mount Pion. Climb to the upper rows—stadium seating for...

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