Curetes Street

Curetes Street, one of Ephesus' primary thoroughfares, extends from the Hercules Gate to the Celsus Library. It is the primary pathway that leads to other historical areas of the city. The grandeur of the street and its glorious times can be seen through its marble ruins, intricate facades, fountains, monuments, and temples that run along the way. 

This bustling street was once the heart of the city, teeming with merchants, shops, and residences. Additionally, serving as an ancient processional route to the Temple of Artemis, it derives its name from the priests who traversed it during religious observances.

• Experience the grandeur of the main thoroughfare of Ephesus, travel back to ancient times, and relive its glory. 
• Walk down the street bounded by intricate facades, artistic mosaics as well as galleries of columns that used to lead to different shops and houses of the city.
• Visit the Hadrian Temple, dedicated to the emperor in 129 AD. It is located on the right side of the street.
• Engulf in a picturesque day by taking pictures from the Hercules Gate to the remnants of grand statues and fountains.
• At the end, after strolling through the significant sculptures and monuments, visit the iconic Library of Celsus.