[2025 Isa Bey Mahallesi Attraction] Travel Guide for Ayasuluk Citadel (Updated May)

🌈Attraction features: Ayasuluk Citadel is located on the northwest side of the town of Selcuk, Turkey. To the south is St. John's Church. The castle is located on the top of Mount Ayasoluk. It was originally built by the Byzantines in the sixth century and later rebuilt by the Seljuks. The part of the city wall you see now was mainly built during the Ottoman Empire. There is the Temple of Artemis at the foot of the mountain, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, but now only one pillar remains, which is regrettable. The Cathedral of St. John was built by Justinian I in memory of St. John and stands on the site where St. John is buried. After visiting these attractions, if you have already been to Ephesus, you can go to the small town of Selcuk, which is very lively and has many beautiful orange trees. 🎟️Ticket related: You need to buy a ticket to visit the castle, which is about 60 lire/person. 🕐️Scenic area opening hours: The opening hours are 08:00-17:00, and the tour lasts for almost 2 hours. 💗Other tips: The castle is an independent attraction. To visit other places, you need to exit from the castle. Selcuk is the best stopover when visiting Ephesus. Generally speaking, the people are simple and the prices are reasonable, making it a very flavorful town.

A large fortress on a hill that serves as the center of the city of Selcuk, Turkey, is the Ayasuluk Fortress. It is a fortress that has been firmly protecting this place since the Byzantine Empire. Inside the fortress, there are ruined Islamic mosques, churches used as water storage facilities, and houses. It is said that before the fortress was built, the Apostle John sat on this hill and wrote the Gospel of John in the Bible. Since it is in the middle of the town, it is easily accessible even if you don't go there, so I recommend visiting if you are traveling to Selcuk. Situated on a high hill, the view of the town from here is beautiful, and it is a very cool place with the blue sky! #Overseas travel #Recommended Turkey travel destinations #Turkey travel #Turkiye #Selcik #Ayasuluk Fortress #Turkiye travel #World travel #Backpacking

St. John's Church and Aya Soluk Castle St. John's Church is an inconspicuous place hidden behind Aya Soluk Castle. Unexpectedly, here is the Gospel of John written. The place below. So it has also become a holy place for Christianity. However, there are not many people to visit, and tickets for Aya Soluk Castle already include it. The whole ruin is very majestic and you can see the whole picture of Selcuk here. Isabe Mosque At the foot of Aya Soluk Castle, there is an Isabel Mosque, which is a magnificent architectural style that belongs to the post-Seljuk forward Ottoman transition period. style of. Remember to bring a headscarf and take off your shoes when you visit. It is very interesting that there are even more free Qurans in various languages (including Chinese version). Artemis Temple Speaking of the Seven Wonders of the World, we may all think of pyramids, sky gardens, etc. But who will first think of the Temple of Artemis? Who knows that it is on the edge of Selcuk's insignificant path? Its like being forgotten by everyone. When I came here, no one was visiting. The Temple of Artemis was originally built to be larger than the Parthenon in Athens. It is a glorious presence in the Western world. Its 127 pillars each The part is engraved with patterns. Now, there are only a few broken roots left. There are even ducks running around inside. The seven wonders that are really lonely.