Ephesus was the capital of the ancient city of Anatolia, an extremely splendid metropolis. It held the biggest temple of the Artemis cult, counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and its streets and monuments still show how large the city once was.

A visit starts at the upper gate, where the agora, the Baths of Varius, a stoa and the Odeon amphitheatre sit close together. The walk runs on past the Library of Celsus and the theater, which could hold 24,000 spectators. Ephesus is a main attraction near Kusadasi.

• Bring a hat, sunscreen, an umbrella, sunglasses and non-slip sandals or tennis shoes.
• Little shade, and temperatures reach 36 to 37 degrees at noon in summer, so walk early or late.
• Taxi number plates must start with 09 T, because fake taxis and scammers work in town.
• Coach tours are crowded and sometimes rushed, so a taxi or dolmus gives you more time.