Selçuk
District and municipality in İzmir, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Selçuk is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 317 km2,[3] and its population is 38,151 (2022).[1] The town Selçuk is located 2 kilometres (1 mile) northeast of the ancient city of Ephesus, that was once home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Selçuk | |
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District and municipality | |
Coordinates: 37°57′N 27°22′E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | İzmir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Filiz Ceritoğlu Sengel (CHP) |
Area | 317 km2 (122 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 38,151 |
• Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 35920 |
Area code | 0232 |
Website | www |
Selçuk is one of the most visited tourist destinations within Turkey, known for its closeness to the ancient city of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, and Seljuk works of art. The 6th century Basilica of St. John the Apostle, which, some claim, is built on the site of the Apostle's tomb,[citation needed] is also inside the town. Procopius said that the basilica was a most sacred and honoured place in Ephesus. It was severely damaged in the invasion of Selçuk Turks in 1090. The place was excavated in 1927, and Pope Paul VI paid it a visit and prayed there.[4]