Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus Tours
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The Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus is one of the highlights of the ruins of Ephesus in Turkey. It was built around 118 AD and is actually more of a monument to Hadrian, Artemis, and the people of Ephesus. Hadrian's temple is small, but there is a beautiful arch on the outside, a porch, and a small main hall. The porch is supported by pillars and Corinthian columns. A statue of Hadrian once stood on a podium in the temple, but it has been lost. On the front of the porch are bases with the names of Galerius, Maximianus, Diocletianus, and Constantius Chlorus inscribed on them, indicating that the bases might have once held statues of these emperors.
Panel reliefs on the inside depict Medusa warding off the bad spirits, the mythological foundation of Ephesus, and various religious scenes. The reliefs seen today are plaster replicas, while the originals are protected in the Ephesus Museum.
Practical Info
The Temple of Hadrian and the rest of Ephesus are located just outside the town of Selcuk and 51 miles from Izmir.
Address: Ephesus, Izmir, Turkey, Turkey
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Ephesus Small Group Day Tour from Selcuk
Explore Turkey's remarkable history on a full-day, small-group tour of Ephesus and surrounding sites from Selcuk, and follow in the footsteps of ancient Greeks, Roman republicans, Goth warriors and early Christians. See archeological excavations that uncovered bright mosaics, an ancient library, carved goddesses and private homes, and explore the remains of the Temple of Artemis. Visit the mountainside House of Virgin Mary then step into the world of the Seljuq dynasty at the 14th-century Isa Bey mosque.
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$55.72
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Entrance Fees are INCLUDED/Late Riser Private Exc. Ephesus & Virgin Mary Shrine
An in-depth guided walking tour of Ephesus, once the trade center of the ancient world, reveals its historic and archeological significance through its major sights.
Entrance Fees are INCLUDED in the price.
Take a step back in time on this excursion.
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Ephesus ancient city , House of Virgin Mary , Temple of Artemis , Selcuk Town
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$88.00
Price varies by group size
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$88.00
Price varies by group size

Entrance Fees are INCLUDED / Private Ephesus & Artemission & Virgin Mary Shrine
An in-depth guided walking tour of Ephesus, once the trade center of the ancient world, reveals its historic and archeological significance through its major sights.
Entrance Fees are INCLUDED in the price.
Take a step back in time on this excursion.
Visit
Ephesus ancient city , House of Virgin Mary , Temple of Artemis , Selcuk Town
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$88.00
Price varies by group size
From
$88.00
Price varies by group size

Entrance Fees are INCLUDED/ Private Exc. Half Day Ephesus and Virgin Mary Shrine
An in-depth guided walking tour of Ephesus, once the trade center of the ancient world, reveals its historic and archeological significance through its major sights.
Entrance Fees are INCLUDED in the price.
Take a step back in time on this excursion.
Visit
Ephesus ancient city , House of Virgin Mary , Temple of Artemis , Selcuk Town
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$88.00
Price varies by group size
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$88.00
Price varies by group size

Shore Excursion Private Ephesus and Virgin Mary Shrine
An in-depth guided walking tour of Ephesus, once the trade center of the ancient world, reveals its historic and archeological significance through its major sights.
Entrance Fees are INCLUDED in the price.
Take a step back in time on this excursion.
Visit
Ephesus ancient city , House of Virgin Mary , Temple of Artemis , Selcuk Town
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$80.00
Price varies by group size
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$80.00
Price varies by group size

Shore Excursion Private Ephesus and Virgin Mary Shrine Low Cost
An in-depth guided walking tour of Ephesus, once the trade center of the ancient world, reveals its historic and archeological significance through its major sights.
Entrance Fees are NOT INCLUDED in the price.
Parking Fees and all Taxes are INCLUDED in the price .
Take a step back in time on this excursion.
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Ephesus ancient city , House of Virgin Mary , Temple of Artemis , Selcuk Town
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$70.00
Price varies by group size
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$70.00
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Small Group Shore Excursion, Discover Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House Tour
Take a step back in time on this excursion to the discover Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House Tour.
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Ephesus ancient city
House of Virgin Mary
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$134.36
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$134.36
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Private Tour of Ephesus, Mary's House & Artemis
Step back thousands of years on this Private guided tour of Ephesus from Selcuk, Sirince and Kusadasi, exploring the many ancient archeological sites, and then move on to Ephesus, once one of the most important cities in Asia Minor. Stroll among the millennia-old ruins, many of which have only been excavated in the last century. See the remains of the Temple of Artemis and visit the supposed house of the Virgin Mary before stopping by a famous 14th-century mosque.
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$111.44
Price varies by group size
From
$111.44
Price varies by group size
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