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Selçuk–Ephesus · Place 2 · 11M
Terrace Houses
Indoor access needs confirmation
Roman homes within Ephesus, with preserved mosaic floors and painted walls.
Suggested time45 min only if access is confirmed
Elevation & effort11 m · Moderate slope
Best windowDuring the morning circuit, before leaving the main site.
Walking noteSlopes or uneven ground.
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Walk to the entrance beside Curetes Street from within Ephesus; vehicles do not reach the houses.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
These homes occupy terraces at the foot of Bülbül Mountain. Follow the rooms around their courtyards to compare wall painting, marble and floor decoration.
Why visit
To examine domestic decoration after the monumental public streets.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Stay on the visitor platform and avoid touching painted surfaces.
