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Streets in Selçuk

Most hostels in Selçuk offer free transportation to Ephesus ruins, 3 km from the city. But why go by van if the road can be walked

Of Touristic Interest in Selçuk

Parks in Selçuk

Scattered through the town, are some playgrounds that children will love. Specifically, stand for a while in the facility on the b

Temples in Selçuk

St. John Basilica

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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

Of Touristic Interest in Bergama

Pergamon Theatre

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About 3,5 km from Pergamum is the Asclepion, a medical center of the fourth century BC. Most of the remnants are from the time of

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

Squares in Izmir

Konak Square

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Squares in Izmir

Izmir Clock Tower

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Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Meryemana

Ruins in Selçuk

Via Sacra di Efeso

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Of Touristic Interest in Izmir

Izmir Waterfront

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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.

Things to do in Izmir

The top 63 attractions in Izmir