The library is one of the very impressive restorations with it's 2 storey facade. One guide claimed that it was common for Roman husbands to leave their wives to do the shopping while they went to the library to study some topic of interest. But with a secret tunnel from the library to the brothel across the street, there is a good chance that they were studying some other topic of interest as their wives shopped.
The highlight was seeing the recently opened terrace houses. It is amazing to see the homes of the very wealthy of the time with mosaics and frescos, marble covered walls, and baths. These houses are also very uncrowded since there is a second admission fee charged. The only problem with Ephesus is that it is very popular, and therefore, can be very crowded. However, if you let your mind wander, the crowds can give you a sense of what the city might have been like on a busy market day. Perhaps Turkey's tourist department should give each tourist a toga to make experience even more authentic!
