Basilica of St. John
The ruins of a 6th-century basilica on Ayasuluk Hill in Selcuk, believed to be built over the tomb of the Apostle John. Offers sweeping views over the plain where the Temple of Artemis once stood.
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Ancient City of Ephesus
One of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean, featuring the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and marble-paved streets. A short drive from Kusadasi. Entry is paid but the sheer scale of the ruins makes it one of Turkey’s top archaeological sites.
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Great Theatre of Ephesus
A massive Hellenistic-Roman theatre carved into the hillside at Ephesus, once seating 25,000 spectators. The acoustics and the view down Arcadian Street to where the ancient harbour once stood are remarkable.
Hercules Gate
A narrow gateway at the top of Curetes Street in Ephesus, decorated with reliefs of Hercules draped in a lion skin. The gate once restricted wheeled traffic from the upper city.
House of the Virgin Mary
A small stone chapel on a forested hillside above Ephesus, believed by Catholic tradition to be where the Virgin Mary spent her last years. A pilgrimage site with a modest entry fee.
Isa Bey Mosque
A 14th-century Beylik-era mosque at the foot of Ayasuluk Hill in Selcuk, blending Seljuk and early Ottoman architectural styles. Free entry and often overlooked by visitors rushing to Ephesus.
Library of Celsus
The reconstructed facade of a 2nd-century Roman library inside the Ephesus archaeological site. One of the most photographed ancient structures in Turkey.
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