Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities in Anatolia. It figures importantly in the Bible as the city that Saint Paul travelled to and to whom he wrote the letters to the Ephesians. As a traveller to Ephesus, you can meander down its streets, walk within its once great library, or stand in its ampitheater where gladiators once fought and the classic plays were once performed.

Kuretes Street

This street which slopes down to the Library of Celcius is considered to be one of the most charming streets in the ancient city.
Library at Ephesus
Would you like to check out a book?
The Great Library of Celsius.
Public toilets at Ephesus
Not much privacy here!

These are the public toilets of Ephesus, as you can see they were fairly sofisticated with running water although co-ed without much privacy. One other downside, no toilet paper, just a cold comunal sponge on a stick. Nevertheless these public toilets are one of the most popular attractions in Ephesus, everyone wants to get a chance to sit on the throne.
Other Oddities at Ephesus
This is an ancient outdoor advertisement.


The House of Mary


House of Mary.
House of Mary.
This is the entrance to Mary's house located on a hill above the ancient city of Ephesus. It is believed that this is the site where Mary lived after the crucifixion of Jesus.


Located here just outside her house, was the cistern Mary would use for her water.



While at the House of Mary, we attended Mass outside with an altar made of ancient columns.






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