Things to see in Selçuk - What to see in Selçuk

Temples in Selçuk

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The story goes that Saint John the Evangelist and the Virgin Mary, after the death of Jesus, settled in Ephesus between 37 and 48

Turkish Baths in Selçuk

Turkish Hammanes

No guide tells us that the city of Selçuk is surrounded by beautiful ruins of hammanes XIV century! How is it possible? Perhaps th

Churches in Selçuk

Double Church

Also called the Church of the Virgin Mary, one of the most beautiful buildings but goes unnoticed next to the ruins of Ephesus. Lo

Cemeteries in Selçuk

Sarcophagus

Lovers of ancient graves and cemeteries will have a great time in Ephesus. Throughout the city a multitude of ancient sarcophagi a

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Via the Curetos

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The Via of the Curetos was one of the main arteries of Ephesus, and it descended from the center to the harbor (now dry). The guid

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Artemis Temple

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On the way to Ephesus, from Selçuk, a small sign points you to the interesing ruin of the Temple of Artemis. I say "ruin" in the

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Via Marble

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The Marble Road is the continuation of the Way of the Curettes. Its name comes from the material with which it is paved, large sla

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Pritaneo

The Prytaneum, located next to the Odeon, was the religious and administrative center of Ephesus. The Pritane was what today would

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Meryemana

Ruins in Selçuk

Via Sacra di Efeso

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Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Gaius Memmius Monument

The memorial to Gaius Memmio was built in 88BC as a tribute to the architect of the same name, an aqueduct builder and grandson of

Squares in Selçuk

Domiciano Square

Opposite from the Pritaneo stands Domitian Square, housing monuments such as the Temple of Domitian and the Fountain of Polio.

Ruins in Selçuk

Temple of Domitian

The building was once the Temple of Domitian. It is situated on a slope. Most significant was the altar, decorated with high relie

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Houses on the Slope

These hillside houses are located on the Way of the Curettes, the main artery through Ephesus. It was the richest district of the

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Via Arcadino

The Way of Arcadino, with a length of 500 meters, was restored during the reign of Emperor Arcadius, from which it takes its name.

Cities in Selçuk

Sirince Evleri

We were in a car that we had rented. It was not difficult to get from Selçuk. It's worth a walk through the cobblestone streets of

Ruins in Selçuk

Ephesus Terrace Houses

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Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Termas de Vario

The only structure of the vaulted Roman Baths of Varius still remaining are a series of pipes made of clay. They are located very

Things to do in Selçuk

The top 39 attractions in Selçuk