Religious sites in Selçuk

Sacred Sites & Places of Worship

This collection features significant religious landmarks in and around Selçuk, showcasing the region's multi-faith history. Highlights include the House of the Virgin Mary, a major Christian pilgrimage site, and the 14th-century İsa Bey Camii, an architectural transition between Seljuk and Ottoman styles. The list also includes the 19th-century St. John the Baptist Church in Şirince and several local mosques that serve the community, representing centuries of Anatolian spiritual heritage and architectural evolution.

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A

Virgin Mary's House;House of Virgin Mary

This house is believed to be the dwelling of Virgin Mary when she had lived in Ephesus.

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B

İsa Bey Camii

Built in 1374-1375 by the Aydinid dynasty, this mosque features an asymmetrical layout and a large courtyard. It represents an architectural transition between the Seljuk and Ottoman periods, incorporating marble blocks from nearby ancient Ephesus.

C

St John The Baptist Church

A 19th-century Greek Orthodox church located in the village of Şirince. It features a restored interior, a small cellar, and a courtyard with a fountain.

D

Hacı Kaçanlar Camii

Local Sunni mosque located in the Selçuk district.

E

Cami

Local mosque and place of worship.

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F

Şirince Mahallesi Camii

Local mosque serving the residents of the historic village of Şirince.

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