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Ephesus is about 160 km ( 100 miles ) North of Bodrum and can be reached in approximately two and a half hours by car. A visit to Ephesus is definitely the most important archaeological and historical trip not only in Turkey but also on the World. Ephesus is one of the highlights of Turkey. St. Paul lived in Ephesus in the 60's AD, it was at it's Roman golden age with a population around 250,000. Ephesus was a great ancient city and much of it has been preserved for visitors to see.
More than any other site, you can walk on marble streets, stand in the great theater, wander in the library, see the ancient Roman toilets, brothel and baths, and feel that you are walking back into ancient history. When you join the tour to Ephesus you can visit The House of Virgin Mary, The church of St John, The Temple of Artemis which was one of the seven wonders of the world or Museum in the same day. The House of Virgin Mary is where it is believed St. Mary came to live to this house in the last years of her life. This house is declared as a pilgirimage place for Catholics. Today it is used as a church which has mass everyday. People believe that Virgin mary came to this area with St. John and also St. John spent his last days and buried here.
OTTI's Ephesus Tours will give you opportunity to explore Ephesus Ancient City
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