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.
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.
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.
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.
Hacı Kaçanlar Camii
Local Sunni mosque located in the Selçuk district.
Cami
Local mosque and place of worship.
Şirince Mahallesi Camii
Local mosque serving the residents of the historic village of Şirince.
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