Selcuk Attractions

The town of Selçuk lies near the ancient site of Ephesus.

Selçuk's Basilica of St John was once one of the largest Byzantine churches. Now, partially rebuilt after a destructive earthquake, it is said to have the grave of St John the Divine buried beneath it.

Citadel

To the north of the basilica in Selçuk, on the highest point of the hill stands the Citadel, in an excellent state of preservation. There is no written evidence as to its date, but the style of masonry indicates that it was built in Byzantine times and extended by the Seljuks. The mighty enclosure wall had fifteen towers, mostly rectangular. Within the walls are several cisterns, a small Seljuk mosque and a Byzantine church.

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The architect Ali, son of Mushimish al-Damishki, built the Isa Bey Mosque in the late 14th C.

Ephesus Museum

In the western part of Selçuk, some 500m/550yds south of the citadel hill, is the Ephesus Museum, with finds from the site of ancient Ephesus, including several statues of Artemis.

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Selçuk Ephesus Archeological Museum
Selçuk
Turkey