Night Museum Launch and Illumination of Ephesus Ancient City

Night Museum Launch

The ancient city of Ephesus, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, has been illuminated for tourists to visit at night. Therefore, a ‘night museum’ launch was organized. The ancient city of Ephesus in the Selçuk district of Izmir exhibits a unique historical richness that carries traces from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods.

Implementation and Promotion Meeting

As part of the ‘night museum’ implementation by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the illuminated ancient city of Ephesus offers visitors the opportunity to visit after sunset. Ephesus, with a history of 2,300 years, holds the distinction of being the first ancient city in Turkey that can be visited at night. The night museum promotion meeting was organized to draw attention to the tourism potential in the region.

Governor Elban’s Statements

Izmir Governor Süleyman Elban emphasized that ‘night museum’ applications have started to be implemented in historical areas like Ephesus, and extending visiting hours until nightfall will make a significant contribution to tourism. He stated that visiting historical sites at night will offer tourists a different experience and pleasure.

Visitor Comments

• Elif Toy: “I really liked the atmosphere of night museum. Regularizing night visits is a wonderful idea.”
• Gürbüz Gök: “The demand for Ephesus to be open at night is important. The illumination has added a different ambiance to Ephesus.”
• Merve Nur Tekin: “The lighting of Ephesus is very beautiful. I was particularly intrigued by the library area. I recommend everyone to see this place.”

Attendance to the Promotion Meeting

The promotion meeting was attended by Izmir Governor Süleyman Elban, Ege Army Commander Lieutenant General Kemal Yeni, officials from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, protocol members, stakeholders in the tourism sector, and citizens.