Ephesus + Selçuk
Roman-Greek ruins + House of Virgin Mary + Basilica of St John
Ephesus is Türkiye's greatest ancient city — one of the largest Greco-Roman archaeological sites on Earth. Highlights: Library of Celsus, 25,000-seat theatre + Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, now a single column). Base in Selçuk town.
Ephesus + Selçuk highlights
Library of Celsus
The iconic Ephesus facade — restored 2-storey library ruin. Best photographed morning without tour buses.
Great Theatre of Ephesus
25,000-seat Roman theatre — still occasionally used for concerts.
Terrace Houses
Wealthy Roman residences with preserved mosaics + frescoes — separate €12 ticket, worth it.
Temple of Artemis
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — now just one reconstructed column. But historically significant.
Basilica of St John
Byzantine basilica where St John's tomb is said to be located. Panoramic Selçuk views.
House of Virgin Mary
7 km outside Ephesus — where Mary is said to have spent her final years. Pilgrimage site.
Şirince village
15 min from Selçuk — Greek village turned Turkish, famous for fruit wines. Lunch stop.
Getting there
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) is 60 km north — direct flights from Istanbul + Europe. Train from İzmir to Selçuk 1h 15m. Cruise ships dock at Kuşadası (20 min away).
Getting around
Selçuk is small + walkable. Bus + taxi to Ephesus (3 km). Rent a car for Şirince + Meryem Ana.
April-June + September-October (mild + full-day possible). July-August is 35°C+ + tour-bus crowded.
$30-60 backpacker · $80-150 mid-range · $200+ boutique
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