Selçuk

Selçuk is one of the most visited tourist destinations within Turkey, known for its closeness to the ancient city of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, and Seljuk works of art.

[4] Its previous Greek name, Agios Theologos (Άγιος Θεολόγος), referred to John the Theologian, because emperor Justinian I had erected there a basilica in honour of the saint.

Its neighbours are Torbalı from north, Tire from northeast, Germencik from east, Kuşadası from south, Aegean Sea from west and Menderes (formerly Cumaovası) from northwest.

Ayasuluk Hill dominates the surrounding area, with several historical buildings on its slopes, including the İsa Bey Mosque built by the Aydinids in 1375, and the Grand Fortress.

play their home matches in the Altınordu Selçuk-Efes Football Complex, which is located WSW of Selçuk.

Three periods of history in Selçuk: Temple of Artemis (front), Isa Bey Mosque built by the Seljuk Turks (middle), the Byzantine castle (far)
The Isa Bey Mosque on Ayasoluk Hill
Selçuk castle is a Byzantine fortress in Selçuk
Selçuk town and Isa Bey mosque from the castle in 1970
Tomb of St. John the Apostle, in St. John's Basilica .
Districts of Izmir
Districts of Izmir