A road trip around the ancient cities of Turkey

Temples, terrace Houses, and exquisite carvings in stone, including the goddess Nike, line the path until you get to the showstopper that is the Library of Celsus. The two-storey facade with windows and Corinthian columns is a masterclass in Roman architecture, covered with botanical motifs and sculptures representing wisdom, intelligence, knowledge, and virtue. Back in its heyday, the library was home to 12,000 scrolls, making it the third-largest library of the ancient world. Also within Ephesus is a magnificent marble theatre with a capacity to accommodate 25,000 spectators. Take a bow on centre stage and soak in the atmosphere and echo.

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