Temple of Hadrian

A site very close to the library, you will see it clearly different when you walk here, although the walls collapse, but the arch is very unique, the reliefs are exquisite, in the ancient city is a very special existence.

The exquisite building that can be seen at a glance, although broken, is obviously a very special existence in the whole Ephesus, the relief of the mouth is very fine, the proportion of the building is very symmetrical, although small, but enough to be eye-catching.

Hadrian Temple (Temple of Hadrian) is the most exquisite building on the many relics on both sides of Christ Street in the ancient city of Pheso. It is a representative of the Collins-style temple. There are carvings of different mythological characters on the inner wall columns. One side belongs to the Greek era. On the other side are the characters of Amazon's women's country.

Next came the magnificent, Collins-style Temple of Hadrian. Following the library, this temple is the most fascinating attraction. The main arch is supported by only one core stone in the center, but it keeps perfect balance. Tyche decorated the first arch, while Medusa was carved on the second to deter evil spirits. After the first arch, in the upper left corner, there is a relief sculpture of a man riding a horse to chase a wild boar - which shows the myth of the founding of the Buddha.

Ephesus is the most valuable ancient city in Turkey, which surpasses the ancient city of Troy. The place names appearing in the New Testament "Bible" are one of the most complete ancient cities preserved in the world and the largest ancient Greek and Roman cities in the world at present. It used to be one of the five cities of the Roman Empire.

The best preserved building on this street is the Hadrian Temple, which is Collins style and ornate. Ancient Greek mythological figures were carved on the inner wall pillars. Tica, the goddess of fate, decorated the first arch, while Medusa was carved on the second arch to deter evil spirits. Medusa, the goblin with snake hair, is said to have turned her eyes into stones.

Hadrian Temple is located at the very edge of the ancient city of Ephesus. Now there is only a straight Roman pillar standing there, which seems very lonely. But according to archaeological discoveries, it is one of the largest buildings in Ephesus and an important place of worship in the Roman period. You can see and experience the vicissitudes of the years.