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Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Ephesus

(27)

Ruins in Selçuk

Celsus Library

(8)

1 activity

Theaters in Selçuk

Odeon

(3)

2 activities

Unusual Places in Selçuk

House of the Virgin Mary

(5)

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Trajano Fountain

(3)

Iconic Monuments

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Ephesus

(25)

2 activities

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Trajano Fountain

(3)

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Temple of Hadrian

(2)

1 activity

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Artemis Temple

(1)

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Pritaneo

Incredible Ancient Ruins

Ruins in Selçuk

Celsus Library

(8)

1 activity

Ruins in Selçuk

Augustus Gate

(1)

Ruins in Selçuk

Via Sacra di Efeso

(1)

Ruins in Selçuk

Temple of Domitian

Ruins in Selçuk

Ephesus Terrace Houses

(2)

Enchanting Villages

Villages in Selçuk

Town of Selçuk

(2)

Villages in Selçuk

Selcuk Citadel

(2)

Villages in Izmir

Izmir Agora

Villages in Siğacık

Sığacık

(1)

Villages in Sirince

Sirince

The top 63 attractions in Izmir

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Ephesus

(27)

Ephesus is, without a doubt, the best preserved and most expansive ruined city I've ever seen. It's divided into two parts, a new

Ruins in Selçuk

Celsus Library

(8)

If you get to Ephesus (Turkey), you can delight yourself with what the Romans left as a legacy, when they dominated these distant

1 activity

Theaters in Selçuk

Odeon

(3)

The Great Theatre of Ephesus is located at the confluence of Marble Avenue, with Arcadino Avenue. It is the largest theater of ant

2 activities

Unusual Places in Selçuk

House of the Virgin Mary

(5)

The Virgin Mary spent her final years in this house. Three popes have come to make an offering in the house, and the three gifts a

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Trajano Fountain

(3)

The U-shaped fountain Fountain of Trajan is on the Via Curetos. It has two floors that are supported by columns and two ponds. Dur

Cities in Izmir

Izmir

(3)

Izmir is the second-largest port in Turkey after Istanbul and the third largest city in terms of population. It's on the Aegean co

Historical Monuments in Selçuk

Temple of Hadrian

(2)

This Corinthian-style temple was built in the second century, in commemoration of the Emperor Hadrian's visit, which is noted by l

1 activity

Ruins in Selçuk

Augustus Gate

(1)

In front of the Celsus Library there's a spacious and bright place with a beautiful door. To its right is the Gate of Augustus. It

Statues in Selçuk

Relief of Athena Nike

Among many other reliefs scattered throughout the city of Ephesus, one of the highlights is the Athena Nike. It was called this be

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

The First Worldwide Advertising

(6)

Besides being the birthplace or residence of illustrious figures such as San Juan, Heraclitus, the Virgin Mary and St. Paul, the a

Villages in Selçuk

Town of Selçuk

(2)

Selçuk, besides being the nearest town to the ruins of Ephesus, is the perfect place to spend a day. It's small, only 25,000 inhab

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Ágora

The Agora of Ephesus is larger than 110 square meters and was the heart of commercial life of Ephesus. Its construction dates back

Villages in Selçuk

Selcuk Citadel

(2)

The imposing citadel of Selçuk is on Ayasluk Hill, the same that St. John wrote about in his Gospel. It's possible to climb it fro

Mosques in Selçuk

Isa Bey Camii

At the bottom of the hill Ayasuk, where you can find the citadel, is the lovely Isa Bey Cammi. This mosque was constructed in the

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Play Backgammon

Backgammon is the oldest board game we have record of. It started under the Persian Empire and it's a game of chance and strategy.

Streets in Selçuk

Calle del Puerto

(1)

Port Street is still paved with marble and was the greatest avenue in Ephesus. It was built by Byzantine Emperor Arcadius (fifth c

Of Cultural Interest in Selçuk

Terraced Houses

In front of the Temple of Hadrian are the magnificent semidetached houses of Roman patricians.To see them, you have to pay an "ext

Harbors in Izmir

Port of Izmir

(4)

What to do before sunset in Smyrna? Well, the best place to enjoy the twilight is facing the harbour. And if you're in the area, j

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Activities in Izmir

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Full-Day Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi

(15)

starting from

$189.34

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Full-Day Tour of Ancient Ruins in Ephesus from Izmir

(7)

starting from

$113.57

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Full-Day Tour of the Ancient Ephesus Ruins

(4)

starting from

$53.45

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Izmir Airport Transfer by Mercedes Vito

(3)

starting from

$58.08

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Full-Day Tour of Pergamon from Izmir & Kusadasi

(2)

starting from

$119.80

The most popular destinations

Selçuk

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