Selcuk is a good starting place for many excursions and visits in the area.
* A major attraction is the Roman city of Ephesus which is located only 4km away from the center of the village. Entrance fee cost 20 TL per person.
* The promenade will also take you to the The Temple of Artemis (Artemision). Although it was one of the "Seven Wonders" of the Ancient world, nowadays only a column is left.
* On the way there one can also visit the Cave of the Seven Sleepers (see the infobox at right).
* The picturesque village of Şirince is located 9km east to Selcuk up in the hills. It offers wonderful views among olive and peach trees.
* House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi), 10 km south on the hills is claimed to have been the house where Virgin Mary spend her last days in Ephesus. The Vatican declared this place as an official Catholic pilgrimage site.
* Pamucak beach
* A nice day-tour can take one to the three archeological sites of Priene, Miletus and Dydima, all Roman cities located a little bit south in the coast. Several hotels and pensions offer this tour or you can also rent a van, with driver or not, on your own.
In the city center there are other very interesting spots:
* The Byzantine citadel and the remains of St. John Basilica.
* The Aqueduct.
* The Museum of Ephesus. Contains objects found in the Ephesus excavation at the site.
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