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This library is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephesus. It was built in 117 A.D. It was a monumental tomb for Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, the governor of the province of Asia; from his son Galius Julius Aquila. The grave of Celsus was beneath the ground floor, across the entrance and there was a statue of Athena over it. Because Athena was the goddess of the wisdom.

The scrolls of the manuscripts were kept in cupboards in niches on the walls. There were double walls behind the bookcases to prevent the them from the extremes of temperature and humidity. The capacity of the library was more than 12,000 scrolls. It was the third richest library in ancient times after the Alexandra and Pergamum.

The facade of the library has two-stories, with Corinthian style columns on the ground floor and three entrances to the building. There are three windows openings in the upper story. They used an optical trick that the columns at the sides of the facade are shorter than those at the center, giving the illusion of the building being greater in size.

The statues in the niches of the columns today are the copies of the originals. The statues symbolize wisdom (Sophia), knowledge (Episteme), intelligence (Ennoia) and valor (Arete). These are the virtues of Celsus. The library was restored with the aid of the Austrian Archaeological Institute and  the originals of the statues were taken to Ephesus Museum in Vienna in 1910.

There was an auditorium ,which was for lectures or presentations between the library and the Marble Road, was built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.
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This library is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephesus. It was built in 117 A.D. It was a monumental tomb for Gaius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, the governor of the province of Asia; from his son Galius Julius Aquila. The grave of Celsus was beneath the ground floor, across the entrance and there was a statue of Athena over it. Because Athena was the goddess of the wisdom.

The scrolls of the manuscripts were kept in cupboards in niches on the walls. There were double walls behind the bookcases to prevent the them from the extremes of temperature and humidity. The capacity of the library was more than 12,000 scrolls. It was the third richest library in ancient times after the Alexandra and Pergamum.

The facade of the library has two-stories, with Corinthian style columns on the ground floor and three entrances to the building. There are three windows openings in the upper story. They used an optical trick that the columns at the sides of the facade are shorter than those at the center, giving the illusion of the building being greater in size.

The statues in the niches of the columns today are the copies of the originals. The statues symbolize wisdom (Sophia), knowledge (Episteme), intelligence (Ennoia) and valor (Arete). These are the virtues of Celsus. The library was restored with the aid of the Austrian Archaeological Institute and  the originals of the statues were taken to Ephesus Museum in Vienna in 1910.

There was an auditorium ,which was for lectures or presentations between the library and the Marble Road, was built during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.
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This is the most magnificent structure in Ephesus ancient city. The Great Theatre is located on the slope of Panayir Hill, opposite the Harbor Street, and easily seen when entering from the south entrance to Ephesus. It was first constructed in the Hellenistic Period, in the third century BC during the reign of Lysimachos, but then during the Roman Period, it was enlarged and formed its current style that is seen today.

It is the largest in Anatolia and has the capacity of 25,000 seats. The cavea has sixty six rows of seats, divided by two diazoma (walkway between seats) into three horizontal sections. There are three sections of seats. In the lower section, Marble pieces, used for restoration, and the Emperor's Box were found. The seats with backs ,made of marble, were reserved for important people. The audience entered from the upper cavea.

The stage building is three-storied and 18 meters high. The facade facing the audience was ornamented with relieves, columns with niches, windows and statues. There are five doors opening to the orchestra area, the middle one of which is wider than the rest. This enhanced the appearance of the stage, giving it a bigger, monumental look.

The theatre was used not only for concerts and plays, but also for religious, political and philosophical discussions and for gladiator and animal fights.

Best time to visit this magnificient archeological site is between march and may. Summer months are always with temperatures above 45°C.
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This was the capital of the Pergamon kingdom around 250 BC. Anthony took thousands of scrolls from this city and gave them to Cleopatra. It's a great ruin, in the small city of Bergama in Turkey. You cn get a cable car up to the ruins.
The library in the Ephesus ruins. If you get there early, and go to the other entrance, you can get the whole place to yourself for about 15 or so minutes which is very cool. Otherwise be prepared for thousands of other people swarming the place.

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Izmir has hidden gems around every turn, however make sure you plan a visit to both Red Basilica and Kadifekale during your stay. These landmarks are popular with visitors.

Where to stay in Izmir: Best areas for travelers

  • Cesme: Make sure you pack your camera — this destination is brimming with fantastic sights to explore, like Ilica Beach, Aqua Toy City and Alacati Beach. Why not stay an extra night and get to them all? Altinkum Beach, Alacati Marina and Boyalık Beach are also must-sees. When you're tired from all that exploring, make your way to the Grand Yayla Hotel, the Giritlim Butik Otel or the Karadede Hotel.
  • Selcuk: There's plenty to keep history fans occupied here, including Ephesus Ruins, Latrines Ephesus and Temple of Artemis. If you'd like to delve even deeper into the area's fascinating past, add Polio Fountain, Celsus Library and Ancient Theatre of Ephesus to your travel itinerary. When you're ready to wrap up the day, relax in comfort at the Hitit Hotel, the Hotel Kalehan or the Hotel Ave Maria.
  • Dikili: Izmir is crammed with popular sights, like Candarli Castle. Spend some time exploring this unique attraction before returning to the comfortable surrounds of the Perla Otel. Looking for more options around town? The Huzur Konuk Evi is also well-frequented by visitors.
  • Bergama: If you've got a limited amount of time to explore here, Red Basilica should be your priority. After soaking up the local sights and sounds, it's nice to relax in a comfy room. Some top-rated hotel options include the Elaia Hotel, the Hera Boutique Hotel - Boutique Class or the Aristonicus Boutique Hotel.
  • İskele Mahallesi: You'll have made a wise choice if you book a stay at the Belizi Hotel or the Urla Zeytin Otel. Both are top options. If you're after some wonderful photo opportunities while you're in İskele Mahallesi, add Limantepe to your sightseeing itinerary.

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