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Ayasoluk Castle

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Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Ayasoluk Castle
Hours:
Sunday8am - 6:30pm
Monday8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday8am - 6:30pm
Thursday8am - 6:30pm
Friday8am - 6:30pm
Saturday8am - 6:30pm


Selçuk is the central town of Selçuk district, İzmir Province in Turkey, 2 kilometres northeast of the ancient city of Ephesus. Its original Greek name, Agios Theologos , referred to John the Theologian. In the 14th century, it was the capital of the Emirate of Aydin, and visited by Ibn Battuta. He noted, The congregational mosque in this city is one of the most magnificent mosques in the world and unequaled in beauty. Under the Ottoman Empire, it was known as Ayasoluk. In 1914, it was renamed Selçuk after the Seljuk Turks who first led incursions into the region in the 12th century. It was a township in Kuşadası district till 1957, when it became a district itself. Its neighbours are Torbalı from north, Tire from northeast, Germencik from east, Kuşadası from south, Aegean Sea from west and Menderes from northwest. 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. The 6th century Basilica of St. John the Apostle, which, some claim, is built on the site of the Apostle's tomb, is also inside the town. The old quarter of Selçuk retains much traditional Turkish culture. Ayasoluk 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. Ephesus Beach is one of the longest beaches in Turkey and hosts five large hotels.
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