2025 Isa Bey Mahallesi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

🌈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

Ephesus, a dazzling gem on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean, is a perfectly preserved classical city that transcends time and space, inviting you to immerse yourself in the glorious past of the Roman Empire. As the glorious capital of the Roman province of Asia, it is known as the "leading metropolis in Asia" and is known for being "better than Rome". Since ancient times, this city of various styles has been an indispensable stop for travelers exploring Turkey. Its ancient city ruins span two thousand years and have now been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, guarding the common memory of mankind. Walking on the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, a historical corridor about two kilometers long from northwest to southeast slowly unfolds, and every brick and tile tells the glory of the past. The stone column corridor leads you into the sacred hall, and the statue of Artemis silently watches, telling the compassion and strength of the goddess. The altar of Roman Emperor Domitian witnessed the peak of imperial power; the Socratic mural, with the depth of ancient Greek philosophy, is thought-provoking. The relief of Theodosius, a representative of the Monophysite sect of Christ, is a masterpiece of the fusion of religion and art. In addition, the solemnity of the Temple of Hadrian, the tranquility of St. John's Church, the profoundness of the library, the liveliness of the theater, the warmth of the bath... Every relic is a vivid reproduction of the life style of that era, making people feel like they are in a different world, and they are reluctant to leave.