The Library of Celsus (Greek: Βιβλιοθήκη του Κέλσου) is an ancient Roman building in Ephesus, Anatolia, today located near the modern town of Selçuk, in the İzmir Province of western Turkey.

Ephesus, the fourth largest city of the Roman Empire has magnificent Roman structures that still preserve their glory after two thousand years. One of these spectacular buildings is the Library of Celsus which is counted as one of the biggest libraries of ancient times.

2019年7月22日 · The Library of Celsus in ancient Ephesus, located in western Turkey, was a repository of over 12,000 scrolls and one of the most impressive buildings in the Roman Empire. Constructed in the 2nd century CE, it was named after the city 's former Roman governor.

2018年9月16日 · Between 12,000 and 15,000 scrolls were housed in the grand Library of Celsus in the Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. Designed by the Roman architect Vitruoya, the library was built in memory of Celsus Polemeanus, who was a Roman senator, General Governor of the Province of Asia, and a great lover of books.

2016年12月4日 · The Library of Celsus was the third largest library in Classical Antiquity. It is known for its striking architecture and for the fact that it once held 12,000 scrolls containing a wealth of knowledge from the ancient world.

One of the most attractive structures to visit in the old city of Ephesus city, Celsus library was made to house a total of 12,000 scrolls and was also known to be the place where the remains of the former Roman senator Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus is buried.

2023年7月28日 · Celsus Library, located in the ancient city of Ephesus, is a testament to Roman architecture’s grandeur and the pursuit of knowledge. This remarkable structure, built in the 2nd century AD, has captivated visitors for centuries with …

2024年10月21日 · The Library of Celsus stands as a symbol of Ephesus’s rich intellectual heritage and architectural prowess. Its stunning façade and historical significance make it a must-see destination for anyone visiting the ancient city.

The Celsus Library was the third largest library in the ancient world and one of the most spectacular buildings in Ephesus. It was built by the Council Gaius Julius Aquila in the 1st century A.D. as a memorial for his father Julius Celsus Polemeanus.

2021年11月12日 · Celsus Library of Ephesus Between 12,000 and 15,000 scrolls were housed in the grand Library of Celsus. Designed by the Roman architect Vitruoya, the library was built in memory of Celsus Polemeanus, who was a Roman senator, General Governor of the Province of Asia, and a great lover of books.