Temple of Artemis

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

From the centre6.2 km as the crow flies
Suggested time0.5 h
EntryFree
AreaSelçuk Town

Directions

About

Once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the temple survives as a single standing column and its foundations. Ayasuluk Castle and the İsa Bey Mosque rise behind it; a lovely spot for photos at sunset.

Getting there

In Selçuk town; about 8.5 km from Şirince.

Eat nearby

Skopje Otantic

Restaurant · Selçuk Town · 250 m

Mekan

Restaurant · Selçuk Town · 260 m

Amazon Cafe

Café · Selçuk Town · 270 m

Kybele Gastro

Restaurant · Selçuk Town · 270 m

Stay nearby

Queen Bee

Hotel · Selçuk Town · 210 m

Casa Callinos

Hotel · Selçuk Town · 210 m

Artemis Selçuk Suites

Apartments · Selçuk Town · 250 m

Ephesus Suites

Apartments · Selçuk Town · 260 m

Distances are approximate, as the crow flies.

Nearby

History

İsa Bey Mosque

A 14th-century mosque from the Aydınids period.

6.0 km from the centre 0.5 h Free

Culture

Ephesus Museum

Finds from Ephesus and the Artemision on display.

5.8 km from the centre 1 h Paid entry

History

Ayasuluk Castle and Basilica of St John

Basilica ruins and a castle on the hill above Selçuk.

5.8 km from the centre 1.5 h Paid entry

History

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

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

7.0 km from the centre 0.5 h