Ancient Church of Mary - Meryem Kilisesi, Ephesus

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Ephesus

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Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with magnificent Roman ruins. It's in the Central Aegean region of Turkey 4 km west of Selçuk and 19 km northeast of the beach resort of Kuşadası.

Church of Mary

Ruins

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The Church of Mary was an ancient Christian cathedral dedicated to the Theotokos, located in Ephesus. It is also known as the Church of the Councils because two councils of importance to the history of Early Christianity are assumed to have been held within.

Library of Celsus

Ruins

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The Library of Celsus is an ancient Roman building in Ephesus, Anatolia, located near the modern town of Selçuk, in the İzmir Province of western Turkey. Library of Celsus is situated 660 metres south of Ancient Church of Mary - Meryem Kilisesi, Ephesus.

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Çamlık

Village

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Çamlık is a village, which is situated 8 km southeast of Ancient Church of Mary - Meryem Kilisesi, Ephesus.

Şirince

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Şirince, formerly Kirkince or Çirkince, is a village nestled in the hills in Central Aegean Region, Turkey, 15 minutes from Selçuk, 20 minutes from the ancient site of Ephesus. Şirince today is very popular with Turkish tourists, especially on weekends.

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