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Celsus Library

Ephesus, Ephesus, Turkey
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Ephesus: Celsus Library
Celsus Library
Celcus Library
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Ranked #2 of 28 attractions in Ephesus
5.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Toronto, Canada
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115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Beautiful architecture. made of very good marble.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The splendid and magnificant architecture. well preserved. It is decorated with many features like Eros, Nike, etc. More

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UK
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Awe-inspiring”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Great backdrop for some photos. Beautifully reconstructed. More

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bournemouth
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“STUNNING”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

great opportunity to take photos but lots of others walking around so be patient if you don,t want strangers in your pics.if you have paid entry to epheses then the library is included. More

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Wigan, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“no books but hey”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

i had just read i claudius and to go here and read the inscripions was like being in the company of emporers More

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Toronto, Canada
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98 reviews 98 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
“Beautiful building in Ephesus”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

This is probably the highlight of the Ephesus tour. It is a beautifully reconstructed building. More

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New York City, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wow, Wow, Wow”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

The details in this facade are amazing. The colors in the stones come alive as the sun starts to set. More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Building with an Optical Illusion!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

You thought the building is not symmetrical but it was designed to look that way. More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
“Magnificent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Wow! Nothing prepares you for the magnificence of the Library, what a sight it must have been before the cities destruction. There is so much to see and take in around the Library, don't rush you're time here. More

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Zug, Switzerland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beautiful!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Using your imagination, you can see how this remainder of the library may have looked and was used. More

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Fethiye, Turkey
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76 reviews 76 reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“must see”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012
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it is a real ancient piece of art, if you stand up in front of this place ,you can feel what a special place it is More

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