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The Temple of Artemis (Artemision)

Selcuk, Turkey
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Ranked #11 of 13 attractions in Selcuk
Type: Ancient Ruins
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Unfortunately almost nothing left of this temple which was 7th wonder of the world once upon a time... Only a column and couple of stones in the water. Explanatory notes at the site (both in Turkish and in English) are sufficient enough but having a guide with you, helps to visualise the way the place was in the past. For... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

A single column and some blocks in swamp. The interpretation board is very good. Good view up to mosque and castle. A 7th wonder with its lustre dimmed by litter and trinket touts

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

We came here after our tour of Ephesus. Ephesus was so well-preserved compared to this temple, which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Today, not much of the temple is left. One pillar still stands, which you can duplicate in your mind to imagine how the temple looked like thousands of years ago. Our guide, Murat... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

And see the lonely column in the middle of a marsh. Touts are a nuisance here. Thank goodness this site is free!

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Just a partially reconstructed pillar and some other fallen marble pieces in water. Not much to see of this ancient wonder. Signage is also not very good.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

I believe it is a wonder if the world but not a lot left. I believe across the road to Ephesus should be though. Definitely a highlight of my trip

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Had to go see the temple of Artemis after all it is one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. There is not much to see. One column is stil standing, this requires quite a good imagination to picture the temple the historians say stood here

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Definitely worth a visit! Try to get there early in the morning. The morning light on the water around the ruins is magical.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

10 minute pit-stop, no cost. Take a photo, reflect for a minute and move on. Right on main drag, so you might was well.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

It's pretty cool to walk down to the Temple of Artemis and say you saw one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. That's about it. There's nothing there apart from the reconstructed column. In winter and spring you can't go anywhere near anything because of the swamp and the poop. It really wouldn't be a bad idea if... More

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