Views of Ephesos

Ephesos is situated at the South-Western coast of Anatolia, the ancient Asia minor (near Kusadasi). The ancient Greek city was an important trade and cultural center. It was the capital of the Roman province of Asia. Since 1896 Austrian archeological teams have undertaken excavations of the ruins, in particular of the Celsus Library.



The famous Celsus Library, built 110-135 AD,  restored by Austrian archeologists.



The Celsus Library at sunset.


Part of the Hadrian Temple, built 117-138 AD.




Theater of Ephesos.



Map of ancient Ephesos.

Background sound: Rondo alla turca (1783) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major KV331, "Alla Turca."