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The ancient Roman city 10 times the size of Disneyland
Ephesus attracted around 2.5 million visitors in 2025 as plans progress to rebuild its ancient harbor canal, potentially restoring maritime access after two millennia.
- Günaltay says the government is advancing plans to refill Ephesus's canal and reconnect its harbor to the sea, first announced in 2017, including building a new canal and marina for excursion boats.
- Over centuries, silt has pushed the shoreline away, leaving the sea roughly four miles from the archaeological site in İzmir Province, Turkey.
- Among the site's attractions, the Library of Celsus and the 25,000-seat Great Theater draw visitors, while summertime night tours have recently helped manage crowds and enhance experience.
- If realized, the project could allow visitors to arrive by sea for the first time in more than two millennia, but local residents say they are `very scared` and no completion timeline exists.
- With around 2.5 million visitors recently, the UNESCO World Heritage designation and well-preserved Roman remains present major conservation and management challenges if sea access returns.
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The ancient Roman city 10 times the size of Disneyland
Millions visit the vast and remarkably preserved ancient city of Ephesus each year, stepping back through the centuries to walk marble streets, explore Roman baths and admire landmarks like the Library of Celsus.
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