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Hercules Gate

Acarlar, Efes Harabeleri, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey
+90 232 483 51 17
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Openning hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Hercules Gate
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Hercules Gate
Hercules Gate
Hercules Gate
Hercules Gate
Hercules Gate
Reviews
Guide in Ephesus (01/18/2021)
The separation gate between the two hierarchical parts of Ephesus Ancient City. It give perfect pictures from the lower part of the gate with a backdrop of blue skies.
M Tsb (01/01/2021)
Hercules Gate located towards the end of the Curetes Street, it was called the Hercules gate because of the relief of Hercules on it. It was brought from another place in the fourth century AD to its current place, but the relief on it dates back to the second century AD. Only the two side of the columns remain today and the other parts of it have not been found. The relief of the flying Nike in the Domitian Square is thought to also be a part of this gate. The Heracles Gate narrowed the access to the street, preventing the passage of vehicles.We can understand that from the Fourth Century, the street had become a pedestrian area. In these reliefs Heracles was depicting with the skin of the Nemean lion in myhtology. The Nemean lion had been terrorizing the area around Nemea, and had a skin so thick that it was impossible to kill it. Finally he wrestled the lion to the ground, eventually killing it by thrusting his arm down its throat and choking it to death. Heracles was the god of power and strength.
Mohammad Mukati (08/22/2020)
Lovely visiting here during my holidays
Mohammed Islam (09/09/2019)
An amazing historical site. Take not of the wonderful mosaic flooring. The views of Celsus Library from here is also fantastic
Rachel Chin (05/13/2019)
Historical site which is a must visit place! Come and feast your eyes with the beauty of the once magnificent city! There is another entrance which needs another fee to see the historical daily use of stuff. I would have loved to go but due to time constraint following a tour group, i couldn't go😭
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