The Grand Fortress of Selçuk

The Grand Fortress of Selçuk is an archaeological site in , . The Grand Fortress of Selçuk is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near .
Photo: Kpisimon, CC BY 3.0.
  • Opening hours: 8:30 AM—5:00 PM
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: fortress on the Ayasuluk hill
  • Also known as: “Ayasolouk”, “Ayasoluk Kalesi”, “Ayasuluk Citadel”, “Ayasuluk Tepesi”, “Selçuk Kalesi”, and “Zitadelle Selçuk”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of Artemis and Ayasuluk Hill.

Photo: Arkiyolok, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to a localised form of the goddess Artemis. It was located in , near modern-day in and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. is situated 750 metres southwest of The Grand Fortress of Selçuk.

Peak
Photo: Marsyas, CC BY 3.0.
is an ancient mound in in . It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is home to a Byzantine fortress and the ruins of the Basilica of St John.

Mosque
Photo: Kpisimon, CC BY 3.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Şirince and Çamlık.

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

Village
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is a village, which is situated 8 km south of The Grand Fortress of Selçuk.

Village
is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of , , . Its population is 1,938. Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town. is situated 10 km northeast of The Grand Fortress of Selçuk.

The Grand Fortress of Selçuk

Latitude
37.95546° or 37° 57′ 20″ north
Longitude
27.3681° or 27° 22′ 5″ east
Open location code
8G99X949+56
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Wiki­data ID
Q206257
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Ukrainian—“The Grand Fortress of Selçuk” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “艾亚素鲁克城堡”
  • French: “Ayasoluk”
  • German: “Zitadelle von Selçuk”
  • Turkish: “Ayasuluk Kalesi”
  • Ukrainian: “Замок Аясулук”

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Highlights include Saint John Hotel and Basilica of Saint John the Theologian.

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