We visited the the Terrace Houses last October. It is an extra cost on top of the regular tour into Ephesus. The houses are located within the ancient town of Ephesus. We were actually past the Houses before it was brought to the attention of the tour guide that we had paid to see them. The work and attention to...
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The Terrace Houses
Ephesus, Turkey
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Ranked #3 of 28 attractions in Ephesus
43 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
Description: Wealthy Ephesians inhabited these luxurious houses on the slopes of Bülbül Mountain.
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These cliff houses are amazing and worth the visit. the method of displaying them with glass walkways is superb. It is a must in Ephesus.
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I think a tour in Ephesus must include the terrace houses. They explain so much about daily living and the truly advanced accommodations available in those ancient days. Hot running water in the baths, beautiful paintings on the walls. There is still much to be excavated...very interesting. It was crowded and a lot of stairs, but worth it!
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The Terrace Houses of the rich were fascinating. We could see rooms, mosaics & murals that were uncovered. There was alot of walking up & down, but it was well-worth the exertion.
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When in Ephesus don't miss the terrace houses for which there is an extra fee. Well worth it, you will better understand the way people lived, also beautiful frescos and mosaics.
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Very well excavated and preserved. There is an extra charge to visit the houses but well worthwhile. The extra fee seems to keep the masses away... a good thing
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The beauty, remarkable preservation, and historical significance of Ephesus cannot be overstated. The best preserved glimpsed into the lives of the Ephesian elite lies under unassuming plastic coverings on the slope of a hill...
If you have made the trek to Ephesus, spare no expense (in your time or money) to see the Terrace Houses. I forgot how much the...
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Interesting but the works have not been finished yet so not much to see. Your guide will tell you more info on them though
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The Terrace Houses are the ancient version of condos. Archealogists have found work reassembling the floor mosaics--the tiles are laid out on huge tables like jigsaw puzzle pieces, and they have uncovered ancient wall murals reminiscent of soothing wallpaper. I did not want to pay the extra fee to go through, having just paid to get into Ephesus but this...
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It is worth paying extra for the extra terrace. They have done a lot of work to recreate the Roman houses and you can omagine the people who would be living there
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