Atatürk, Park İçi Yolu No:12, 35920 Selçuk/Izmir, Turkey
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a Greek temple dedicated to the local cult of the goddess Artemis (corresponding to the Roman goddess Diana). It was located in the Greek city of Ephesus on the coast of Asia Minor, currently near the town of Selçuk in the southern part of İzmir Province, Turkey. This lost masterpiece of the Ancient World, one of the largest Greek sanctuaries, was excavated in 1869 by the British archaeologist John Wood after many years of searching and has since become accessible to all those passionate about the wonders of antiquity. The ruins of the once magnificent structure are situated on the outskirts of the Turkish town of Selçuk and leave a strong impression on travelers. Passing through Ephesus, I decided to definitely visit the little that remains of this legendary building.