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Brothel

Ephesus, Turkey
Ranked #18 of 28 attractions in Ephesus
4.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Owner description: An engraved foot in stone points the way to this peristyle house that was used as a brothel. It is thought that a passageway once existed from the...... more » Owner description: An engraved foot in stone points the way to this peristyle house that was used as a brothel. It is thought that a passageway once existed from the library next door, allowing patrons a secret entrance to the bordello. « less
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bournemouth
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The location is there but no evidence apart from a footprint in the marble street to show the direction. But it is included in your entrance fee so you may as well take a look. More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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Inconclusive till today but popular theory is, its a brothel due to the footprint found nearby. It is believed that if your foot print is smaller than the print, then you are too young to get your 'honey' (prostitute) More

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alberta
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2010
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Going to work in the library in the morning, slipping over to the marble facilities, having a bath , off to the brothel and back to the baths to finish at the library for the day. What a life these guys had , no time for lunch More

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