Things to Do in Vathy, Samos

There are 2 attractions in Vathy, Samos. Ephesus, ancient greco-roman city with well-preserved ruins, is the most popular.

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Ephesus

Ancient Greco-Roman city with well-preserved ruins

Religious Site

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Library of Celsus

Roman library ruin notable for ornate façade columns

Archaeological Site

3

Temple of Artemis

Ancient Ionic temple once one of the Seven Wonders

Temple

4

Samos

Greek island with ancient heritage and archaeological sites

Island

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Miletus

Ancient Greek city and archaeological ruins near Didim

Religious Site

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Heraion of Samos

Ancient sanctuary of Hera with archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

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Priene

Remarkably preserved ancient Ionian city with Hellenistic ruins

Archaeological Site

8

Agathonisi

Small Dodecanese island in the Aegean, traditional villages

Island

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House of the Virgin Mary

Catholic and Muslim pilgrimage shrine near Ephesus

Temple

10

Colophon (city)

Ancient Ionian city-kingdom near modern İzmir

Archaeological Site

11

Arkoi

Small Dodecanese island with tiny fishing villages

Island

12

Pythagoreion

Ancient Greek port and archaeological site on Samos

Archaeological Site

13

Tunnel of Eupalinos

Ancient tunnel aqueduct engineering marvel on Samos

Archaeological Site

14

Claros

Ancient Ionian sanctuary and oracle site near İzmir

Archaeological Site

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İsa Bey Mosque

13th-century Seljuk mosque with monumental portal

Mosque

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Basilica of St. John

Byzantine basilica near Ephesus, tomb of St. John

Church

17

Lebedus

Ancient Ionian city ruins on Anatolian Aegean coast

Archaeological Site

18

Dilek Peninsula-Büyük Menderes Delta National Park

National park combining coastal cliffs and important wetlands

Park

19

İlyas Bey Mosque

Seljuk-era mosque with ornate stone carvings in Aydın

Mosque

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Samiopoula

Small Aegean islet near Samos with secluded beaches

Island

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Church of Mary

Small historic church in İzmir Province

Church

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Ephesus Archaeological Museum

Museum exhibiting artifacts from nearby ancient Ephesus

Museum

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Panionium

Ancient Ionian sanctuary and federal meeting site

Archaeological Site

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Notion (ancient city)

Ancient Ionian city with Hellenistic ruins

Archaeological Site

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Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos

Ancient harbor town with Ionic temple and Hellenistic ruins

Historical Site