A Hidden One-Day Route in Selçuk: Places Tourists Miss

Historic & Cultural

Grave of St. Luke (Ephesus)

This historic site in Selçuk, Aydın, commonly referred to as the Tomb of Saint Luke, is actually a circular fountain dating back to the 2nd century CE. The structure was converted into a church in the 5th or 6th century. It was associated with Saint Luke due to a bull carving at its entrance, though Saint Luke is believed to have died in Thebes, Greece. It is within walking distance of the Celsus Library (684 m), the Temple of Hadrian (567 m), and the Prytaneion (321 m).

Historic & Cultural

Temenos with Double Monument

The Temenos with Double Monument is a historic site located in Selçuk, Aydın. This sanctuary, situated east of the Prytaneion, was a large open courtyard measuring 26.97 x 19.86 meters, surrounded on three sides by Ionic colonnades. In the center of the courtyard stood a raised structure, 14.98 x 16.14 meters, with steps, which may have served as a base for an altar or two small temples. The site is within walking distance of significant landmarks such as Ephesus (624 m), the Celsus Library (373 m), and the Temple of Hadrian (254 m).

Museums

Efes Deneyimi Müzesi

Efes Deneyimi Müzesi is a museum located in the Selçuk district of Aydın. It is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00. Ephesus, the Celsus Library, and the Church of Mary are within walking distance.

Today 08:00–18:00

Museums

Phoenix

Phoenix is a museum located in the Selçuk district of Aydın. İsa Bey Mosque, Basilica of St. John, and Temple of Artemis are within walking distance. It can be reached via the Selçuk train stop, which is 631 meters away.

Nature & Adventure

Meryem Ana Tabiat Parkı

Meryem Ana Tabiat Parkı is a nature park located in the Selçuk district of Aydın.