The largest and most spectacular structure of Ephesus was originally built in the 3rd century BC and was later updated by the Romans in the 1st century AD when it had a seating capacity of 25,000.

Built by Julius Aquila in 110 A.D. as a memorial for his father, the Celsus Library is one of the finest buildings in Ephesus. The two-story building contained over 12,000 hand-written books, making it one of the largest library collections of its time.

This imposing structure, built by the Knights of St. John in the early 15th century, is the most prominent feature of Bodrum.

The remains of ancient Kaunos include a Roman thater, a Byzantine basilica, the Roman bath, and the rock tombs.

This monumental basilica was built in the 4th century in the burial place of Saint John the Divine. It was designed in the shape of a cross and was covered with six domes.

Wealthy Ephesians inhabited these luxurious houses on the slopes of Bülbül Mountain.

Once used exclusively for ceremonies and sporting events, the stadium became the forum for gladiator and animal fights during the Roman Empire. It was eventually destroyed by Christians as a revenge for their past sufferings.

One of the main streets through the city, it was once lined with fountains, monuments and various shops and galleries.

This fine example of Seljukian architecture was purposely built with an asymmetrical style along with several Ottoman style elements, which are revealed in the turquoise and blue faience mosaics.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was constructed to house the remains of King Mausolos. Not much remains of the Mausoleum today, whose stones were used to construct Bodrum Castle in the early fifteenth century.