Temple of Hadrian
Temple of Hadrian
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This well preserved building is located in the city center on Curettes Road. The elegant workmanship and carvings on the front walls of the building make it one of the most attractive in the city.
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania27,129 contributions
Aug 2020
Unfortunately, just a little remained from what appears to have been a very beautiful building. You can’t miss it, it’s placed right next to one of the main street. All in all, one of the most well preserved structures in Ephesus archeological site.
Written September 23, 2020
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1girl_1passport
Vancouver, Canada1,041 contributions
Feb 2020
This temple is stunning. This is a must see. The history and beauty is overwhelming. I'm so glad we got see this in person.
Written April 26, 2020
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Wood77
Los Angeles, CA1,876 contributions
Mar 2020
We visited the Ephesus ruins on 3/6/2020. One of the must stop on the main street is the Temple of Hadrian. This beautiful structure is well preserved and still has many of the original exquisite vine leaves and human figurines carvings on facades. The Medusa ornament is over the center arch. The inscriptions on the side columns in from of the temple remains empty as the original statues on them have not been found yet. Supposedly eighty percentage of the Ephesus ruins are still buried.
Written March 18, 2020
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hii67
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia103 contributions
Dec 2019
You can't miss this relatively small but conspicuous temple on Curettes street on the way to the Library of Celcus with its defining arch and columns.
It is a must stop for photography and do have a good camera with zooming lens to capture Medussa and the figurines at the top of the arch and its elevated section of the temple for you to truly appreciate the craftsmanship and its history.
It certainly adds to the wow factor in visiting the ancient city of Ephesus while in Turkey !
It is a must stop for photography and do have a good camera with zooming lens to capture Medussa and the figurines at the top of the arch and its elevated section of the temple for you to truly appreciate the craftsmanship and its history.
It certainly adds to the wow factor in visiting the ancient city of Ephesus while in Turkey !
Written December 20, 2019
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Karen K
United States84 contributions
Sep 2019
The Temple of Hadrian is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street. Above the door, a human figure of Medusa stands with ornaments of acanthus leaves. On both sides of her are friezes depicting the story of the foundation of Ephesus. The original friezes are in the Ephesus Museum where you really need to go to complete your understanding of this magnificent site. Look for the carving of Hadrian in a 4th century relief. It shows Androclus pursuing a wild boar.
Written October 27, 2019
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Diana A
133 contributions
Aug 2019
really nice , Very beautiful all the detail work on the arcade . While you are there watch out at the marble of the street , very slippery.
Written September 21, 2019
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Mugla, Türkiye94 contributions
Jul 2012
a step back ın hıstory ı am, for once totally lost for words that could fully do justıce to thıs hıstorıc cıty. Ensure that you have an ample water supply and a hat or umbrella for shade from the scorchıng sun. If under ones own steam and not an organızed tour, grab a taxı and start from the back gate at the top of the hıll and just walk down. Organısed tours start at the bottom and after reachıng the top gate one has to double back to the car park
Written April 19, 2013
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Inette001
New York City, NY64 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
The Temple of Hadrian is at Ephesus. The friezes of the goddess Fortuna and Medusa are displayed on the wall showing the how Ephesus came to be. It starts with the battle between Hercules and Thesus and Amazon gods. Goes on to show Emperor Theodosius and his family surrounded by Greek gods and other mythological and historical representations.
Written December 1, 2012
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KanikaAfricanArt
Sacramento, CA122 contributions
Sep 2012 • Couples
One stop on our Royal Caribbean Mediterranean cruise was la Bella Roma. Hadrian's Arch was our tour group's meeting place because it is so large, so well preserved and so distinctive. From one side of the arch, you can look through and see the shopping area for tourists visiting the old city, as well as a giant mountain raising behind the shops. From the shopping side of the Arch you look thru to the ancient ruins of Rome. You must get a photo of yourself standing under this magnificent arch.
Written September 28, 2012
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Salaamus
Turlock, CA151 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
This temple was a vary important structure within the city of Ephesus tells a story with its carvings and images of a love triangle of jealousy, deceit, and revenge.
Written December 29, 2022
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