Ephesus Tourist Traps

by cbeaujean
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all is said

entrance fee:10 euros roman villas (near celsus library):15 euros you have also to pay for parking a lot of groups!

free places for parking near upper entry! avoid groups:be there at 8am ,or after 5 p.m;moreover better for your pics! take a hat and water (more expensive on the site) buy your food in selcuk (cheaper than on the site!)

about entrance fees,no alternative at all,even for students...or elder people!


	The Temple of Artemis	Tip Rating:

By Paul2001

on January 5, 2006

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The single column of the
Temple of Artemis

At onetime the Temple of Artemis was one of the most important religious sights in the ancient world. In fact it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. However today it is not much more than a single pillar. The Temple of Artemis dates from the 6th century BCE and was begun by the Lycians. At onetime it consisted of 127 columns just like the one remaining one. The temple was suppose to have been twice the size of the Parthenon in Athens. It was destroyed by arson in 356 BCE in an act of arson by a chap named Herostratus who wanted to "make a name of himself".

Well if you have to see all of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then it is easy to get to. It is half way between Selcuk and Ephesus. The sight is a good spot to escape the hordes at Ephesus.


	Rides to the upper end of the site.	Tip Rating:

on October 25, 2004

At the entrance, many people will offer to give one a ride to the far/upper end of Efes, citing the "long" walk and the fact that this allows someone to see the whole thing from end to end. Unless one is actually unable to walk very far (in which case this might be a good idea), this service is not necessary. The ruins are large and the walk is not short, but it is not really that long, either. Nor is it that difficult or up a very steep slope. It's not, for example, remotely as long or hard as a hike up to the acropolis of Pergamon. However, for those not up to serious walking, for whatever, reason, I suppose that it might make sense to get a ride.


	Don't take the audio tour!	Tip Rating:

By Niekie

on October 25, 2004

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At the top entrance of Efes there is a booth selling headset audio tours. I don't remember the exact price but it was probably around TL12Million. We found it to be a big disappointment. Unless you have a special interest in just hearing dates or names of architects, DON'T take the tour! If you want to hear about the way people lived and worked here, take a live guide.

If you want to save money on a guide and do take an audio tour, make sure you have some other resource of information on the way people used to live, like a good guide book. Or you can listen in on a tour group with a guide ;-).

The best alternative would be to get your own guide. This may cost you a bit more, but a guide can make this unique site come alive and give you a better experience.


	TERRACE HOUSES ENTRANCE FEES

By nincedogan

on March 28, 2008

Entrance fees to Terrace Houses is not 10 Euro as mentioned in this forum. it is 10 TL which is equivalent of 9 $ US or and 5 Euro. Also do not pay attention to the guys that wan to give you free ride between gates, you mightfind yourself at shopping centers. Do not buy conis they sell telling that they are old. they are fake possibly last night made. \Entrance fees accepted for Ephesus is only TL or credit card,No foreign currency. regards Nejat incedogan nincedogan@aol.com guide


	The trip back to your car

By ricky52

on January 1, 2007

Ephesus does provide a large car park right next to the entrance. However, when you leave Ephesus you are a couple of miles away from where you left your car. Of course now, there are plenty of taxis and horse drawn carts all wanting to take you back. Haggle like mad to get the cheapest price unless you fancy a long, hot walk back to your car.


	new turkish lirasq

By buraque

on March 14, 2006

Since 01/01/2006 the the new turkish lira (YTL) is being used and the old turkish lira is no longer valid. So while you are shopping, keep that in mind. 6 zeros (000000) were deleted from the new notes. so 1.000.000 TL is now 1 YTL. (5.000.000 TL - 5 YTL / 10.000.000 - 10 YTL, etc...) So while you are shopping, when you get the change, make sure that none of notes have more than 2 zeros. the notes in use now are : 1 YTL 5 YTL 10 YTL 20 YTL 50 YTL 100 YTL as of 15.04.2006 1 euro is 1.60656 YTL and 1 US$ is 1.33720 YTL

In case you have some old turkish liras, you can change them with new turkish liras in several banks.


	The Castle of St. John

By Paul2001

on November 28, 2007

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The Castle of St. John

Standing high over a hill near the Basilica of St. John is the Castle of St. John. How inviting it is for someone like me who loves castles. Unfortunately it is not accessible for the public, at least during my visit. The castle is closed because of a collapsing wall and there is no information on when it will be reopened for the public. It dates from the Byzantium Empire.

Take a picture of it just the same and it is very scenic.


	Not so big distance

By Aitana

on October 15, 2007