Ephesus (Kusadasi) TURKEY #108
Ephesus is an important place for Christians. Ephesus was one of the seven churches of Asia Minor.
Ephesus (Kusadasi) Turkey;
Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey’s Central Aegean region, near modern-day Selçuk. Its excavated remains reflect centuries of history, from classical Greece to the Roman Empire – when it was the Mediterranean’s main commercial center – to the spread of Christianity. Paved streets wind past squares, baths and monumental Ephesus ruins. The Temple of Hadrian was built before 138 A.D. for Emperor Hadrian’s visit.
Part of our Mediterranean cruise IN EPHESUS...
Great excursions!
The House of Virgin Mary - belief that the Virgin Mary had spent her last days in the vicinity of Ephesus and that she had died there.
Ephesus is considered one of the greatest...
Ephesus Ruins
Ephesus Library
Ephesus Library
The well-preserved ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus (Kusadasi) Turkey lie near the western shores of modern-day Turkey, once the most important ancient Greek city and trading centre in the Mediterranean region. Ancient Ephesian treasures like the remains of the giant Temple of Artemis, the lavish Library of Celsus, a gigantic 25,000
The well-preserved ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus (Kusadasi) Turkey lie near the western shores of modern-day Turkey, once the most important ancient Greek city and trading centre in the Mediterranean region. Ancient Ephesian treasures like the remains of the giant Temple of Artemis, the lavish Library of Celsus, a gigantic 25,000 seat amphitheatre, and the well-preserved Hadrian Temple all reveal a city of grand historical, cultural and architectural significance and the house of the Virgin Mary.
Ephesus Library
Ephesus Library
Ephesus Library
Ephesus ruins; The building is made of very good marble and decorated with figures of Eros, Nike, rosettes and garlands in relief. at the age of seventy his son Tiberius Julius Aquila, built the library as a heroon (mausoleum) for his father. It is assumed that the construction of the library was completed in 117.
Ephesus Theater
Ephesus Library
Ephesus Theater
The original theatre could seat about 24.000 in the Ephesus ruins and was built on the slopes of Mount Panayir and the theatrical productions in the classical period were performed by male actors who wore masks on their faces. These and other elements related to the social life in Ephesus during its period of greatest splendour have been
The original theatre could seat about 24.000 in the Ephesus ruins and was built on the slopes of Mount Panayir and the theatrical productions in the classical period were performed by male actors who wore masks on their faces. These and other elements related to the social life in Ephesus during its period of greatest splendour have been inferred from the frescoes decorating several walls of the so-called Houses on the slope.The auditorium is still used today for seating the public during the performances in the theatre.
Live performance...
Basilica Of Saint John
Is a basilica in Ephesus
St John is buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
St John is buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
The main entrance gate to the basilica
in the Ephesus ruins was called the “Gate of Persecution".
It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle. It was modeled after the now lost Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople.
St John is buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
St John is buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
St John is buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
According to tradition, John took the Mother (Virgin Mary) and came to Ephesus (Kusadasi) Turkey.
He wrote his Gospel in Ephesus and the Revelation in Greece Island, Patmos in 96AD.
The marble decorations were made in Constantinople.
St John is buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
The marble decorations were made in Constantinople.
The basilica was built almost entirely of brick and stones in the Ephesus ruins.
Lying on a steep slope hilly and bare of soil and incapable of producing crops, even should one attempt to cultivate them, but altogether hard and rough. On that site the natives had set up a church in early times to the Apostle John; this Apostle has been named “the Theologian,” because the nature of God was described by him in a manner beyond the unaided power of man.
Basilica Of Saint John
Basilica Of Saint John
The marble decorations were made in Constantinople.
The Basilica of St. John was a basilica in Ephesus (Kusadasi) Turkey.
It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th century. It stands over the believed burial site of John the Apostle.
The church faced many earthquakes and destruction due to Arab invasion and the downfall of Ephesus, leading to the Ephesus ruins.
St. Jean in Mezari
Basilica Of Saint John
St. Jean in Mezari
St. John the Apostle was buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill in the Ephesus ruins.
Raised by two steps and covered with marble, the tomb of St John was under the central dome, that was once carried by the four columns at the corners.
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Basilica Of Saint John
St. Jean in Mezari
Ephesus Entry Tickets/Buy on line
We had a wonderful experience touring Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, and the house of the Virgin Mary. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about his heritage and the history of Kusadasi and Turkey.
Pine Bay Holiday Resort
5-star luxury resort near Kusadasi Marina
After the Ephesus ruins, we were treated to a 5-star buffet-style lunch!
Smiles from the kitchen staff
Tried some great food that was new to me!
Five restaurants, a private beach & 3 outdoor pools - one inside
Very beautiful and large facility, even had some shopping!
Back at the Port...
Celebrity Constellation Cruise Ship
Celebrity Constellation Cruise Ship
Celebrity Constellation Cruise Ship
Bodrum Cruise Port
Celebrity Constellation Cruise Ship
Celebrity Constellation Cruise Ship
Kusadasi - with some of the Store Owners & Workers...
Finding a place to park?
Best place to change your money back!
Best place to change your money back!
Best place to change your money back!
Best place to change your money back!
Best place to change your money back!
Lady making carpet.
Best place to change your money back!
Lady making carpet.
Lady making carpet.
Back at the Port...
Buy Cigarettes for great prices!
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Smoking kills!
EPHESUS (KUSADASI) TURKEY #108
$12.00
You can get the highlights of this great excursion included on a 30-minute movie/download of all the places we visited.
We had a nice drive through the Turkish countryside on our way to visit the House of Virgin Mary - where the Mother of Jesus spent the last years of her life.
Marvel at the Open-Air Museum of Ephesus, one of the world's most celebrated excavations where we were treated to a wonderful live performance!
Visit St. John's Basilica where his body was buried and enjoy the ruins left behind from the great St. John's Church.
Followed by our visit to Pine Bay Resort where we enjoyed a 5-star buffet at there great resort.
The evening was filled with world-renowned entertainment included on the big stage of the ship. All of this for only $12.00.
EPHESUS (KUSADASI) TURKEY #108
You can get the highlights of this great excursion included in a 30-minute movie/download of all the places we visited.
FOR ONLY $12.00, get your Virtual Vacation and enjoy a nice drive through the Turkish countryside to visit the House of Virgin Mary, where the Mother of Jesus spent the last years of her life.