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Temple of Artemis

across the way from the city of Ephesus, Ephesus, Turkey
Ranked #17 of 28 attractions in Ephesus
3.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
Owner description: This temple named for the goddess Artemis is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was the largest structure built during the Hellenistic... more » Owner description: This temple named for the goddess Artemis is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was the largest structure built during the Hellenistic period and the first to be made entirely of marble. It is also known by its Roman name, the Temple of Diana. « less
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Cairo, Egypt
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

For one of the former 7 wonders of the world, the 1 column in the middle of an overgrown field, is just, well, sad!

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Seattle, Washington
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

There isnt much to this site at all. The only thing left is a rebuilt column (half of which is concrete) topped with a huge stork's nest. When I was there, most of the site was a swamp and hard to walk around without getting soggy. The turtles and birds were interesting, though.

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Hollister Ranch, CA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Worth seeing as it's one of the seven wonders, but not much time needed. Still, a can't miss.

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Brisbane, Australia
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109 reviews 109 reviews
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Visit this ruin after visiting Sardis. It is set in a very tranquil setting and so worth while.

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Bretagne
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

One of the seven wonders of ancient Greece but.. Not much left. Nice view on StJohn s basilque from the temple.

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bournemouth
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The real statue of artemus is not there but a reproduction,well worth a look and again included in your entrance fee.

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Montreal
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

it may a glorious place in the ancient time but now nothing left...

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Belgrade, Serbia
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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The Temple of Artemis was located near the ancient city of Ephesus. Today, the temple can only see remains of the place where the temple once stood. Today this location is semi swampy landscape, as it was once in that place any more and the great port of Asia Minor.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

This should not necessarily be the top of your "sites to see" list for Selcuk, but it is definitely worth the fifteen minute walk to (from the center of town).

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Adelaide, Australia
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76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

It's worth a look if you're visiting Ephesus but as others have mentioned just 1 pillar is left (but it does give you an idea of how massive the temple was).

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