Ephesus Destination Guide
Visitors to Ephesus and Izmir can enjoy numerous activities. For the historically inclined, there are the magnificent Roman ruins of Ephesus, whilst Izmir has some fascinating museums and archaeological sites of its own. For others, relaxing in the parks in Izmir is an option. Short trips outside the city are very popular too, with local travel operators organise daylong trips into the nearby countryside. They include visits to fishing villages, thermal baths, and guided tours of the ruins of Ephesus, to name just a few. Visitors can also take a dolmus or minibus to the nearby Cesme Peninsula. This beautiful stretch of land has sandy beaches with water sports and boat rides on offer.
Izmir's historic city centre, picture postcards beaches, and intriguing ancient and natural wonders make it a tourists wonderland, whilst the ruins of Ephesus are awe-inspiring!
This Izmir and Ephesus Destination Guide helps you to plan what to see and do during your Izmir and Ephesus holiday. A perfect way to see the highlights and tourist attractions is to take a tour in Ephesus and Izmir. Also take a look at our Turkey Country Guide, which gives helpful general travel information, and our Turkey Destination Guide to see the local attractions of nearby Alanya, Dalyan and Marmaris.
Things to see & do in Ephesus and Izmir
Izmir Bird’s ParadiseIzmir Bird's Paradise is a bird sanctuary in Çiğli near Karşıyaka. The sanctuary is spread over 80 square kilometres and is home to 205 species of birds. About 56 of these species have been bred in the sanctuary, 30 species are birds in transit, 54 species are migratory birds of summer, 43 species are winter migratory birds, and 63 species are domestic birds. In February 1982, the Ministry of Forestry registered the sanctuary as ‘the protected area for water birds and for their breeding'.
The Kadifekale or the ‘Velvet Fortress' stands on the hill it is named after. It is an old castle built in the fourth century BC. Legend states that after Alexander the Great defeated the Persians in 334 BC, he marched to Ephesus and reached Izmir. Here he received a divine order to rebuild the city of Smyrna (today's Izmir) in Kadifekale.
The view from Kadifekale is stunning. The massive walls and towers of the fortress merge the foundations of earlier structures from the Byzantine, Genoese, Ottoman, and Roman periods. A Roman theatre and stadium with a seating capacity of 20,000 once stood on the slopes of the hill. The tomb of St. Polycarp is believed to lie here too.
The view from Kadifekale is stunning. The massive walls and towers of the fortress merge the foundations of earlier structures from the Byzantine, Genoese, Ottoman, and Roman periods. A Roman theatre and stadium with a seating capacity of 20,000 once stood on the slopes of the hill. The tomb of St. Polycarp is believed to lie here too.
The Town Hall or Beladiye is in Konak Square. It is an impressive modern building which houses many businesses. The Ataturk Caddesi lies behind the Town Hall. It is a wide two mile long promenade along the bay and it affords a spectacular view of the gulf.
The Konak Mosque is located in the square as well. It is a small mosque with a single minaret and is beautifully tiled. To the southeast of the mosque is the Archaeological Museum that houses many fascinating exhibits.
The Cultural Centre of the Aegean University is located in another part of the square.
Source: http://www.turkey-ephesus.com/ephesus-guide
The Konak Mosque is located in the square as well. It is a small mosque with a single minaret and is beautifully tiled. To the southeast of the mosque is the Archaeological Museum that houses many fascinating exhibits.
The Cultural Centre of the Aegean University is located in another part of the square.
Source: http://www.turkey-ephesus.com/ephesus-guide
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