Take a tour of Ancient City of Ephesus in Turkey – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. In Turkey, lies an enchanting city with the mystery and history of the ancient world. Situated in the province of Izmir, the Ancient City of Ephesus, it is an alluring site, certainly not to be missed. In its interesting past, it has been ruled by the Lydians, Persians and it also came under the rule of Alexander the Great. In the Roman Empire, it obtained the title of Rome's second largest city. Temple of Artemis, among the 7 wonders of the ancient world adorned the city, until it was destroyed in the early 5th century. In these Roman ruins lie momentous sites like the Temple of Hadrian, Basilica of St. John, the Fountain of Pollio, amidst others. This place is important for the Christians, as many instances in Christianity took place here that carry great significance.