History

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

A cave and necropolis near Ephesus, known for its legend.

From the centre7.0 km as the crow flies
Suggested time0.5 h
AreaSelçuk Town

Directions

About

Associated with the legend of seven young men who slept for centuries, the cave and the surrounding remains lie at the foot of Mount Pion, close to Ephesus.

Getting there

A short turn-off from the Selçuk–Ephesus road.

Eat nearby

Askerin Yeri Piknik Restaurant

Restaurant · Selçuk Town · 100 m

Yediuyuyanlar Cafe

Café · Selçuk Town · 120 m

Yavuz'un Yeri

Restaurant · Selçuk Town · 150 m

Erdem Çiftliği

Café · Selçuk Town · 1.0 km

Stay nearby

Cella Hotel & SPA Ephesus

Hotel · Selçuk Town · 1,000 m

Dereli Farm, Ephesus

Hotel · Ephesus & Virgin Mary · 1.2 km

Ephesus Hera Hotel

Hotel · Selçuk Town · 1.2 km

Selçuk Öğretmenevi

Guesthouse · Selçuk Town · 1.2 km

Distances are approximate, as the crow flies.

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Temple of Artemis

The remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

6.2 km from the centre 0.5 h Free

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Ancient City of Ephesus

UNESCO World Heritage: the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre.

8.1 km from the centre 3 h Paid entry

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Ephesus Museum

Finds from Ephesus and the Artemision on display.

5.8 km from the centre 1 h Paid entry

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İsa Bey Mosque

A 14th-century mosque from the Aydınids period.

6.0 km from the centre 0.5 h Free