Ephesus, near Selcuk a short trip from Izmir, is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors walk marble streets past the magnificent Library of Celsus, the great theatre, temples and terraced houses of this once-mighty Greco-Roman metropolis. Ticketed admission gives access to the vast archaeological site, which ranks among Turkeys most spectacular and important ancient monuments and a highlight of any visit to the region.