Arcadian Way
Arcadian Way
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The bustle of city life was evident in the galleries and shops which once lined this main street leading from the harbor to the Ephesus Theatre.
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,450 contributions
Sept 2020
The Arcadian Way was the second major Efes street (besides the Curetes) linking the town with it's harbor. The street was used for bringing the food and merchandise from harbor, and was lined with shops and trade stalls.
If entering the site via the northern gate it will be to your right, opposite direction from the big Amphitheater (great views of it from the Arcadian Way).
If entering the site via the northern gate it will be to your right, opposite direction from the big Amphitheater (great views of it from the Arcadian Way).
Written November 8, 2020
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yycflip
Calgary, Canada2,641 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Imagining the ancient merchants and consumers walking down this way towards the harbour to check out arriving ships with new wares and things to sell was just indescribable!
There were not enough adjectives to describe this magnificent place!
There were not enough adjectives to describe this magnificent place!
Written January 9, 2015
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v_ee
Tabriz, Iran1,084 contributions
Jul 2017
part of ephesus city
by walking on this road you can visit all ephesus city . if you have a child maybe its difficult for you in hot and sunny day
have a bottle of water with you
by walking on this road you can visit all ephesus city . if you have a child maybe its difficult for you in hot and sunny day
have a bottle of water with you
Written September 10, 2017
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Carol A S
Marietta, GA4,153 contributions
Apr 2019
Arcadian Way was a Roman street linking the harbor to the main city center, near the Great Theater and Celsus Library. The fitted marble pavements have been unearthed, and column fragments erected along the sides, which gives an impression of a wide street lined with buildings, shops and statues in Roman times. I felt I was traveling backward in time as I walked along, imagining cartloads of goods coming up from the harbor, shops with merchants selling wares, aromatic smells from food stalls, and a babble of different languages from locals and foreigners as they went about their daily tasks. I spotted a flat marble slab which had a foot, a woman and a heart etched into it, which was alleged to be a possible advertisement for a shop (shoes?) or maybe services (herbs for women's health?) or maybe spells (for the heart-broken?). Unfortunately, only the upper part of the street (near the theater) is restored, so I could not get to the former harbor. Arcadian Way is one of many ruins in Ephesus, which is a UNESCO World heritage Site. The ruins are popular, so visiting early or late in the day helps avoid crowds. Sturdy shoes, water and a hat are recommended, as walking surfaces are uneven, and there is little shade. The Ephesus site is open Apr-Oct: 8am-7.30pm, and closes at 5.30pm Nov-Mar. There is an entry fee of ₺60 for adults; children are free. Parking is 10₺.
Written November 25, 2019
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Karen K
United States82 contributions
Sept 2019
The Arcadian Way was constructed in the 1st century AD. One side was adorned with marble sculptures along its length. A woman, a heart and a left foot were etched on the pavement. This was considered to be one of the oldest advertisements as the message was addressed to sailors with directions to the Brothel. Continue along this path to the giant Stadium of Ephesus.
Written October 27, 2019
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,202 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
The large road between the Grand Theatre and the old port is known as Arcadian way or Harbour street.
This was the primary entry point from the port where traders and sailors would first arrive.
The street was over half a kilometre long and has the remnants of columns and the ruins of ancient shops and galleries.
To appreciate the best views into the distance, climb to the top of the Grand Theatre which also provides the best photo's.
This was the primary entry point from the port where traders and sailors would first arrive.
The street was over half a kilometre long and has the remnants of columns and the ruins of ancient shops and galleries.
To appreciate the best views into the distance, climb to the top of the Grand Theatre which also provides the best photo's.
Written October 21, 2016
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John S
Elmira, NY929 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
The walkway from the dock where boats were docked. also called Harbor Street. This is where Cleopatra and Marc Antony ebtered the city when they visited in 41 BC.
Written August 13, 2017
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar20,677 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
What features this road is the marble all over. Long road to the library and then to the theatre. Always crowded even in a sunny days. So don't forget your hat.
Written July 30, 2017
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William C
Cinnaminson, NJ1,127 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
A well laid out Roman Road leading from the Port to the theater and the bottom of Curetes Street. Just the thought of the history of this street and all those who traveled on it's surface is enough to give you goose bumps. The history of this place is spectacular!
Written June 10, 2016
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Judy P
Bath38 contributions
Sept 2015
Make sure you wear a hat and sunglasses, take plenty of water. The sun is hot and unforgiving. Comfortable shoes or trainers are a must. There is food available in cafe's by the entrance. Ephesus once had a harbour, but it became silted up. The Arcadian Way was the main street during Roman times and led from the harbour, up to the Great Theatre, which seated 25,000 people. St Paul travelled to Ephesus and preached here in the theatre and he was also the subject of an impromptu trial. The Romans were tolerant of diverse religions, but they would not tolerate agitators, and Paul's teachings about Christianity were winning converts from the cult of Artemis and causing a decline in silver votive items for the pagan cult. This was a place bustling with life, the third largest city in Asia Minor, estimated at 33,600 to 56,000 people. You can imagine people walking along the arcadian way; merchants, children, roman dignitaries, people getting on with their daily lives.
Written November 8, 2015
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