District guide · İzmir
Selçuk is a district of İzmir in western Turkey situated near the ancient city of Ephesus, a major archaeological site. The Basilica of Saint John the Theologia...
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Selçuk is a district of İzmir in western Turkey situated near the ancient city of Ephesus, a major archaeological site. The Basilica of Saint John the Theologian, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis are among its significant historical attractions. The district's proximity to Ephesus and its abundant Seljuk and Classical ruins make it a major destination for those interested in ancient history.
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Meryem Ana Evi
The House of the Virgin Mary is a Catholic pilgrimage shrine on Bülbül Mountain, about 9 km from Selçuk in İzmir Province. It is associated with the tradition that Mary spent her final years here.
İsa Bey Camii
İsa Bey Mosque is a 14th-century Aydinid mosque on the south-western slope of Ayasuluk Hill in Selçuk, İzmir.