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Ephesus Museum, Selçuk: ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

The Ephesus Museum (Turkish: Efes Müzesi) is a state-run archaeological museum located in the town centre of Selçuk, in İzmir Province, western Turkey. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport, parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. Last updated: May 2026. The museum's summer closing…

The Basilica of St John in Ephesus, Turkey.

Basilica of St. John, Ephesus: Ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

The Basilica of St. John is a monumental 6th-century Byzantine church ruin and historical pilgrimage site located on Ayasuluk Hill in the Selçuk district of Izmir, Turkey. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was…

What is the best entry gate for Ephesus?

The north gate at Ephesus is busier and has better facilities. The south gate is quieter and allows for a downhill walk through the ancient city. How many entrance gates does Ephesus have? The extensive ruins of Ephesus are one of Turkey’s tourist highlights. Thousands…

The queue outside the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus, Turkey.

The best time to visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Turkey

Beat the cruise ship passengers on the giant tour buses and get to the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus as soon as it opens. What is the House of the Virgin Mary? The House of the Virgin Mary is a Catholic shrine near…

The Nike relief at Ephesus, Turkey: Why see it?

Why see the Nike relief at Ephesus? My guide examines its historical context and where to find it within the ancient city ruins. On Curetes Street in the ruins of Ephesus, Turkey, a carved marble panel of the goddess Nike is one of the site’s…

Why the Library of Celsus is the real highlight of Ephesus

The Library of Celsus is widely considered the most remarkable monument in Ephesus, Turkey. Built between A.D. 100 and 110 by Gaius Iulius Aquila to honour his father, the Roman senator Tiberius Iulius Celsus Polemaeanus, the building served both as a library and as a…