Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the world. The Ephesus museum is close to the ancient ruins and is one of the
best regional museums of Turkey.

It houses a fine collection of artifacts and objects found during excavations over last 140 years. Some of the highlights are two marvelous cult statues of Artemis or Diana, fine frescos of Socrates and a colossal head from a statue of the Emperor Domitian.

In the Ephesus Museum courtyard, don't miss the Roman sundial which came from the commercial agora of Ephesus and a fine sarcophagus decorated with representations of the Muses.