Well worth the 2 min jaunt up the steep and varied stairs. It's cool to have a friend stand at the top of the stands while you speak their name - they can hear you! Such a cool piece of history to witness.
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Ephesus Theatre
Site entry 4 km (21/2 mi) west of Selcuk on Selcuk-Ephesus road, Ephesus, Turkey
232 892 6402 or 232 892 6940
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Ranked #4 of 23 attractions in Ephesus
Type: Ancient Ruins, Theaters
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The largest and most spectacular structure of Ephesus was originally built in the 3rd century BC and was later updated by the Romans in the 1st...
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The largest and most spectacular structure of Ephesus was originally built in the 3rd century BC and was later updated by the Romans in the 1st century AD when it had a seating capacity of 25,000.
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Mugla, Turkey
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the place where St Paul preached the gosple and trıed to convert the pagans to Chrıstıanıty. He wısely beat a hasty retreat when the Ephesıans bayed for hıs blood
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Den Bosch, The Netherlands
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Mind blowing that an amphitheater for 25,000 people could have been built in 300 BC! They give you plenty of space to climb around.
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South Carolina
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All a part of the City of Ephesus. This is the last major site before you leave the city and it is amazing. As you go throught the city you will see all of the major sites.
The acoustics are wonderful and the theatre is in wonderful shape. It is definitely something to see.
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Amazing acoustics. People conversing in the stage area could be heard clearly to the top of the theater.
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Drogheda, Ireland
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Its amazing how well preserved and intact the theatre is and you really can picture the Ephesians here being entertained everything here is so real that you dont have to try hard to use your imagination
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A full Ephesus visit is a long day that goes by quite quickly. Do NOT miss the Theatre. It is simply amazing that it was constructed thousands of years ago when Ephesus was still a port city. The acoustics are beyond belief!
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Boca Raton, Florida
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What a great theatre that is still in shape and was used until only recently ago. Make sure you see the Terrace houses as long as you can manage steep, narrow steps!
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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amazing size of 24000 spectators and St. Paul preaching to Ephesians. Great akustic Sting performated.
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Lacey, Washington
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This is a beautifully restored and maintained piece of Roman history. While we were visiting, actors dressed in the Roman "period" were conducting a Roman performance which was beautiful...and very realistic!
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