Ancient metropolis with grand ruins, library & amphitheater






















Atatürk, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye Get directions
"Guided walks through the ancient ruins are both manageable and engaging, with convenient access via Kusadasi." - Paris Wilson
"An ancient metropolis filled with antiquities and historical significance." - Betsy Andrews Betsy Andrews Betsy Andrews is an award-winning journalist with over two decades of experience writing about food, drink, and travel. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, The Wall St
"A spectacular, well-preserved ancient city reachable within about an hour from nearby urban centers, offering extensive archaeological sites that make it an accessible and rewarding day-trip for history-minded travelers." - Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
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