The Grand Fortress of Selçuk
The Grand Fortress of Selçuk is an archaeological site in Selçuk, İzmir Province. The Grand Fortress of Selçuk is situated nearby to the peak Ayasuluk Hill, as well as near Ayasuluk Kale Mosque.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Opening hours: 8:30 AM—5:00 PM
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: fortress on the Ayasuluk hill
- Also known as: “Ayasolouk” and “Ayasuluk Citadel”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ayasuluk Hill and Temple of Artemis (Artemision).
Ayasuluk Hill
Peak
Ayasuluk Hill is an ancient mound in İzmir Province in Turkey. It forms part of the Ephesus UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is home to a Byzantine fortress and the ruins of the Basilica of St John.
Temple of Artemis (Artemision)
Ruins
Photo: Arkiyolok, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Temple of Artemis 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 Ephesus, near modern day Selçuk in Turkey). Temple of Artemis (Artemision) is situated 750 metres southwest of The Grand Fortress of Selçuk.
Basilica of St. John
Archaeological site
Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Basilica of St. John was a basilica in Ephesus, Turkey. It was constructed by Justinian I in the 6th century at a site where John the Apostle was said to have been buried. Basilica of St. John is situated 320 metres south of The Grand Fortress of Selçuk.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Şirince and Çamlık.
Şirince
Photo: Elelicht, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Çamlık
Village
Photo: warrenlemay, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Çamlık is a village, which is situated 8 km south of The Grand Fortress of Selçuk.
Belevi
Village
Belevi is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Selçuk, İzmir Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,938. Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town. Belevi is situated 10 km northeast of The Grand Fortress of Selçuk.
The Grand Fortress of Selçuk
- Categories: citadel, archaeological site, fortress, castle, building, tourism, and historic site
- Location: Selçuk, İzmir Province, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
37.95546° or 37° 57′ 20″ northLongitude
27.3681° or 27° 22′ 5″ eastOpen location code
8G99X949+56OpenStreetMap ID
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building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=castleOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata 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: “Ayasoluk Kalesi”
- German: “Zitadelle Selçuk”
- German: “Zitadelle von Selçuk”
- Turkish: “Ayasuluk Kalesi”
- Turkish: “Ayasuluk Tepesi”
- Turkish: “Selçuk Kalesi”
- Ukrainian: “Замок Аясулук”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ayasuluk Kale Mosque and Saint John Hotel.
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