Efes Örenyeri
The ancient city of Ephesus brings together the Library of Celsus, monumental streets, a theatre and remains of residential neighbourhoods.
Esmirna · Turkey
In the destination Éfeso and Kuşadası.
In the photo: Basilica of St. John, Selçuk
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The city
Selçuk is the nearby base for Ephesus and holds visits that deserve time outside the site: the Ephesus Museum, the Basilica of St. John and the İsa Bey mosque. The House of the Virgin Mary is on the hillside, with road access. It’s a choice for organizing archaeology by periods and avoiding doing everything between two transfers.
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The local experience
The ancient city of Ephesus brings together the Library of Celsus, monumental streets, a theatre and remains of residential neighbourhoods.
Museum in the centre of Selçuk with sculptures and objects found in the Ephesus region, including images of Artemis.
Ruins of a Byzantine basilica on the Ayasuluk hill, linked to the tradition of St. John.
Sanctuary on the slope of Bülbüldağı, associated by tradition with Mary’s stay in the Ephesus region.
Medieval mosque at the foot of Ayasuluk, with a courtyard and stonework predating the large Ottoman complexes.