Selçuk

Legends and Historical Sites

This collection features significant archaeological and religious landmarks around Selçuk and Ephesus. It includes the House of the Virgin Mary, a major Christian pilgrimage site, and the legendary Cave of the Seven Sleepers. Architectural highlights range from the massive Great Theatre of Ephesus, capable of holding 25,000 people, to the hilltop fortifications of Ayasolouk and the Byzantine-era Keçi Kalesi, which provided strategic defense for the ancient region.

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.

The Grand Fortress of Selçuk

This fortification in the city of Selçuk is about a 10 to 15-minute hike away from the city, but it's certainly worth it.

Great Theatre

Located on the slopes of Mount Pion in Ephesus, this massive open-air structure accommodated up to 25,000 spectators. Originally built in the Hellenistic period and expanded by the Romans, it served as a venue for drama, gladiator combats, and political assemblies.

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

Not far away from Ephesus, this cave is believed to be a place where the legendary Seven Sleepers hid in order to avoid prosecution.

Keçi Kalesi

A Byzantine-era fortification situated on a steep ridge of the Alaman Mountain. It overlooks the Küçük Menderes valley and served as a strategic watchtower for the region. The site is accessible via a demanding uphill hike.