See this site first, it is worth seeing and will get you geared up for Ephesus

It's about 5 minutes from the centre of town, and from the site, you can see the Isa Bey mosque right next to it, and a bird's eye view of the Temple of Artemis, which from the vantage point, actually gives you a better way to imagine its previous grandeur. We spent about 30 minutes just wandering through the ruins,... More

You visit some places that leave their mark on you..this is one of those places..It has mystery in it . the walls and ruins seem to affect you deeply. the views from the top are amazing.

This site sits on the side of the hill and has spectacular views from its terraces. The church itself was very large and though in ruins is atmospheric. Good site (in spring) for wildflowers too! We spent a leisurely couple of hours here, but if one is in a hurry, half an hour would be quite adequate. We couldn't get... More

The Basilica of St John was built in the 500's by Emperor Justinian and while it is in ruins you REALLY get a sense of the size of it. The site is well marked and costs 8TL ($4.50) to get in. The site has the tomb of St. John and I imagine this probably is the case. The views of... More

After Ephesus a bit of a let down. However it's only 5 TL to get in , right in town centre and if religious you might get some benefit. If you are going to see it, do so before going to Ephesus.

Much more interesting than other attractions in the area. If you have to choose among them, see this instead of the Mary House or the Artemis Temple.

As an avid history lover- this was a truly interesting for me. You just have to be careful of the men trying to sell you fake coins near he entrance.

The ruins are pretty interesting, and the view from the hill top is quite a sight. Seeing the town of Selcuk from above, loved it.