”And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there, but he himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.” Acts 18:19
Revelation 2:1-7
”To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. ‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call …
Saint Paul in Ephesus
Paul spent more than two years in Ephesus between 53 and 56 AD (Acts chapter 19 verses 1-41). As a result, many people became followers of Christ, both in Ephesus itself and in the surrounding settlements but actually the first Christian communities were already created by Saint John. Paul preached in several places in Ephesus …
Terrace Houses of Ephesus
Terrace houses or like named by others as houses of the rich, slope houses are located in the middle of the tour walk-path of Ephesus. Earliest of these six houses date back to the first century A.D. but renovations in houses had been going on till the seventh century A.D. till the city was abandoned. …
Temple of Artemis nearby Ephesus
Temple of Artemis also known as temple of Diana in Roman ages was a Greek temple located two kilometers away from ancient Ephesus. The Temple was dedicated to Greek goddess Artemis, twin sister of Apollo, who was the goddess of moon and hunting. Several temples for the goddess were built on the same spot but …
Celsus Library in Ephesus
Between 12,000 and 15,000 scrolls were housed in the grand Library of Celsus. Designed by the Roman architect Vitruoya, the library was built in memory of Celsus Polemeanus, who was a Roman senator, General Governor of the Province of Asia, and a great lover of books. Celsus’ son, Julius Aquila, began the construction in 110 …
Sirince Village
Şirince was settled when Ephesus was abandoned in the 15th century but most of what one sees today dates from the 19th century. Şirince is one of the best places to taste local wines and to buy local souvenirs. It is one of the best places to try local dishes too. Turkish and international food …
The Council of Ephesus
The Council of Ephesus was convened in 431 by Theodosius II, emperor of the eastern half of the Roman Empire, and he did so at the request of Nestorius. Nestorius’ teaching about the nature of Christ was generating a great deal of controversy in the church, and he requested a council in the hopes of …
Kusadasi
As we know Kusadasi was founded by the Ionians connected to Ephesus in a place called Yılancı Burnu situated close to the city. Kuşadası is situated at a distance of 95 km (59 mi) to the south from the region’s largest city ”İzmir” but Kusadasi is a part of Aydın Province. Kuşadası has a population …
Grand Theater of Ephesus
Today located by the end of the lower entrance of Ephesus, the Grand theater is most probably the most majestic and charming structure in Ephesus. As we know the grand theater was first build in the third century B.C. but currently standing building is a result of an extension made in Roman ages. Ephesus theater …