The Temple of Artemis might not look like much today, just a few columns and stones but knowing it was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World makes it really special. It’s a quick stop, but worth it for the history and the atmosphere. Plus, it’s right near Ephesus, so you can easily combine it with other amazing sites.

The Temple of Artemis, once located in Ephesus (modern-day Turkey), was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, renowned for its grand size and exquisite architecture. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis, the temple was rebuilt around 550 BCE and featured stunning marble pillars, intricate sculptures, and a massive altar. Though only ruins remain today, the temple's legacy endures as a symbol of both religious devotion and architectural ingenuity.

The Temple of Artemis is impressive in its own way, and the fact that it’s free to visit is a nice bonus. It’s not as well signposted or advertised as other sites, but it’s absolutely something you shouldn’t miss. There isn’t much left standing today, but that single column — and the massive stones that make it up — really make you stop and think. Knowing there were once around 120 of these columns here, over 2,000 years ago, is genuinely awe-inspiring. Even in ruins, it’s a powerful place to see.

One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, only a single original column remains with the other columns being excavated and restored. There are few information signs by the temple that explain the history of the temple. Overall an alright attraction to see when in the Sart township.

Excavations are going on but we are free to roam around most of the site. No improved surfaces so be careful if you are mobility-impaired. It's best if you read up first before visiting because there's not much for a novice archaeology tourist to work with. But you do get an idea of the size of the temple that is hard to distinguish when viewing from St John's basilica or from the highway.

3 stars for the history, but there is almost nothing left and maintained. It is a disgrace that a once magnificent building is left in such condition. I understand that that centuries have past and earthquakes and human destruction has occurred, but more can be done

Amazing stack of rocks. Kidding. The area is pretty awesome even though most of the actual temple is in the basement of some British Museum. A mosque, a church, and an ancient pagan temple all on one chunk of real estate.

We visited on a Sunday before noon, and the place was relatively uncrowded at first. However, after lunch, the crowd started to fill the area, including students on a school field trip, which turned into a lively atmosphere. We had the audio guide, but it was somewhat challenging to follow the guide in sequence since some of the audio labels were missing from the exhibition. Nevertheless, we managed to make it work and appreciated the history of each exhibit with the help of the audio guide and museum label. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. The exhibition itself was magnificent; they did an excellent job of organizing and enhancing the visual presentation of each exhibit. To avoid giving away too many spoilers, I didn't post many photos of the place. You have to be there to truly experience it. It’s definitely worth a visit before heading to the ancient city of Ephesus and its archaeological site.

Small museum a little pricey for tge amount of displays. But helpful if you go before seeing Ephesus especially the Temple of Artemis as you get to see what it would have looked like in antiquity. There not much left to see now and it is one of the seven ancient wonders.

On a par with The Forum in Rome this site far exceeded our expectations. We bought a tour on spec from the company at the cruise port and had a fascinating day exploring the capital of ancient Asia Minor. Site is very exposed and can get very hot so bring water, factor 50 sunscreen , hat and comfortable walking shoes.

Historic location, went on a tour here to explain the history. Lots of things to see and hear about, giving you an idea of what life was like in the past. Impressive architecture, particularly the library, easy to walk around with some uneven footpaths which would be slippery when wet.

Amazing place! Journey through time with an open mind. For western civilisation enthusiasts it is a must go to . So much history there gives a great perspective of who we are today.

This place had more then I expected. Having gone to the actual site, I couldn't imagine what they would have here that they didn't already have on site, but turns out one of the most valuable things they have is AC😁. They also had all of the smaller and more detail oriented pieces. The stuff that can't just be left out in the elements without further deteriation, also more modern day wording in the explanations. Don't miss out on the outdoor display. The door wasn't obvious, follow the feet.

What an impressive museum with a great collection display from Ephesus and surrounding area. Definitely worth a visit before or after Ephesus archeological site.

Interesting to see that an apostle of Jesus is almost held in higher regard than he is…not sure I’m buying the legend that he waited 3 days in a sarcophagus waiting to die, just doesn’t sound like the character of someone who devoted his life to Jesus after seeing the Christ rise from the dead. If he was trying to be Christ-like, he wouldn’t like today’s veneration of him….or maybe our tour guide was just telling porkies.

This is an interesting historical monument and a holy place for Christians. Here are the ruins of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, and his coffin—a sarcophagus—has survived, although the bones were carried away in the Middle Ages. The remains of ancient buildings, Greek columns, and amphorae are visible.

Visited the ruins of this Byzantine era basilica while on a pilgrimage with my local church this past summer. It was built over the site of where John the apostle was buried. I was quite impressed with the views offered by the site and the information placards.

The Basilica of St. John (Aziz Yohannes Bazilikası) in Selçuk is an impressive historical site. Built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, it is believed to be the burial place of St. John. Although only ruins remain today, the scale of the basilica is breathtaking, and the atmosphere feels peaceful and spiritual. From the site, you can also enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding area, including the Isa Bey Mosque and the Ayasuluk Castle. A must-see for history and culture lovers visiting Ephesus.

There were more to see than what I expected. Some areas were shady. Entry fee 6 euro. You can pay in TL.

If you want to know where the Apostle St. John was buried at, this is the place. Here in this part of Turkey in Izmir where St. John had his missionary works done. This place is the ruins of the Basilica of St. John. When we were here, it was like an hour left to close the area. But that's all you need. The area is small.

Part of guided tour. Very pretty and interesting. Amazing views as well. They are still doing archeological work on the site which we were able to observe.

It's a lovely and peaceful place. Careful not to slip when you're going down the stairways ! The courtyard is big and pleasant to look. You will see ancient tombstones against one of the walls. The psalmody of the Quran amplifies the peaceful atmosphere. You can visit the inside even if you're not a Muslim, but please consider having clothes that suits the modesty required by the place.

I really enjoyed visiting Isa Bey Mosque during my trip to Selçuk. It’s not as crowded as other attractions, which makes it feel calm and authentic. The architecture is impressive, and the courtyard has a very peaceful atmosphere. It’s a great stop if you’re exploring the area around Ephesus, and it gives you a nice glimpse into the region’s history. By the way Mosque's Imam is a kind gentleman and can help you learn more about Islam.

Selcuk style architecture that amaze you when visit this historic mosque. Still functioning and some area in restoration progress. The Mosque have special features and identity that made its architecture different than most of the Mosque in Turkey. Located next to oldest and largest bacillica made this unique building easy to be notice and can be visited for many tourists. North entrance on refurbishment on my visit and you may still enter from south entrance. Ample space for tourists coach parking or cars. You may need to wear suitable shoes to climb up to the entrance. For Muslims.... Ablation area in the garden has no warm or hot water so during winter just get ready with towel or tissue. Women may need to take your ablation earlier before enter and praying here as there's no separate ablation for you. It's a nice and beautiful mosque to enjoy both history and architecture

No tickets required to enter. It is an ancient mosque that has been renovated. Architecturally more relevant from the outside than in the inside.

Nice place to visit and see a mosque. Almost no Toursist around.

This mosque is very unique. The mosque has two domes.It's between temple and church. The design is't like as usual mosque. This mosque is still repaired more, but we can have good pray indeed.

Interesting mosque, part active, part ruins. Helpful curator with books and information in several languages. Peaceful piece of Selcuk. Free to enter. Dress appropriately.

This truly feels like a fine dining restaurant. Their service is impeccable. They could explain all dishes in English in great detail. We only had the stir fry dishes which were a bit too salty and one side yogurt side dish that was a bit too spicy. That’s why I knocked off one star. They did however have an amazing dessert and their pomegranate juice wasn’t bitter.

Vibe and service is great. Glad to see vegan and vegetarian options. Tomato soup was great. Tava vegetables were good but 80% of it was potato and tomatoes and was a bit too oily. The pilav waz really nice. Pide had no flavor whatsoever and Ayran was below average. Also they added 10% service charge for 2 ppl.

The appetizers were all amazing, but the quality of the grilled meats were a little inconsistent. Whilst the chicken wings, chicken shish and the beef liver were all great, the steak was severely overcooked to a point past well-done, and their daily special beef shank was very bland, which were both quite disappointing. However, the staff were generally quite helpful, and the side dishes saved the day.

The food and service were excellent!! The only downside is the number of tours that also use this restaurant for their lunches. There were large tour buses dropping off passengers almost constantly. This probably is only an issue during lunchtime.

Searched for a Vegetarian place and found this beautiful spot! Great ambience even in off season and Absolutely helpful staff. Absolutely loved it. Tried the Veg pizza which was a bit average but getting veg here was good enough for us to be grateful. Lovely meze options. Definitely recommended

The place has good quality food. We liked everything we tried. The Lahmacun and meat balls in cheese were particularly delicious and do get the pomegranate juice if you dine here. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, friendly staff and located right next to the Efes museum.

Wonderfully tasty selection of bread dips. Egg plant with walnuts dip was my personal favorite. I kept coming back during my stay at Selcuk just so I could sample all the dips. Chicken and mushroom served on iron skillet was very tasty. The rice was very good. The staff is very hospitable.

What a lovely place, a hidden gem! We got here after visiting Ephesus and before going to the museum. Authentic turkish food in a familly run business. The prices are low and fair, the quality and taste is great! Good service and a place you shouldn’t miss if you are in the area and want to eat really good food! The Çay is free, if you choose to drink some. Thank you very much and I hope I’ll have the chance to come by another time!

Perfectly located beside the museum. Prices are much cheaper, but the taste is definitely much higher. Loved the eggplant/meatballs dish. The servings are good as well, with salad, fries, and Asians favorite rice!

Homestyle restaurant with unpretentious vibes. Food was decent and we left satisfied

Authentic family restaurant. Delicious home-made food. Reasonable prices. Kind and friendly owners. The menu in many languages. Turkish pancakes worth to try!

Delicious, fresh cooked food for you from a family run restaurant. Good prices and nice to sit outside. It’s right next to the Ephesus archaeological museum so we ate here after and it was perfect

The food was incredibly delicious, with generous portions that left us satisfied. The service was excellent, and they even treated us with a complimentary apple tea, which was exceptional. Be sure to try the Sarma—it's a must!

Alibaba & his wife are the dream team! Great food, generous portions, even has menus in Japanese. Definitely recommend, sitting here you make friends since it is a nice side street with walking traffic!

I wanted to eat Pide. Read good reviews of this restaurant. Loved it! Food was great. Service was fast, place was nice and clean. We sat inside and I enjoyed watching the Chef prepare the dishes and baking it in their wood fire oven. What was amazing was that the kitchen was working non stop because it seems that it was very popular as a take out/delivery restaurant. So, if locals love it - must be really good! A must try in Selçuk

The vegan pide was delicious and well indicated in the menu ! They also gave us a salad as an entree and a complimentary turkish tea ! Service was perfect, I highly recommend:)

The service was good and the Turkish food on the whole was ok. The servings were huge and arrived quickly and the serving staff were pleasant and attentive . The meat and cheese pizza with 2 coke was good value at 500l and we would return if we get the chance

We were very pleased to find this place near the aqueduct for an excellent vegetarian pizza with extras customized to us and vegetarian lahmecun. The service was very attentive, with the manager even going out to obtain wine and beer for us. Overall very inexpensive.

Very good pide! So far is the best pide we eat at turkey with affordable price.

Very good pide. Star pide chef running the oven. Light, proper crust. Peppers and meat tasted fresh. I recommend the mixed one with 3 flavours. Service is fast and everyone was friendly. Fair restaurant at a fair price and the other good reviews showcase that. To top it off, they gave me some orange tea on the house as I kept seated reading. Proper customer treatment!

The place was recommended by a friend. We had lahmacun (pizza as starter for 2: spicy)+ kiremitte Köfte + Kusbasili mantarli KasarIi Very, very good 🥰. It was served with salad and flat bread. We took an ayran and water. Info: No alcohol available. Card payment possible. Very, very nice staff. If you have paper money available from your own currency: pls give them a note for their wall (see photo).

Absolutely delicious! We ordered a bunch of different things from the menu and it was all top notch. The hosts were lovely and so sweet to our kids.

The chicken here is SO GOOD that my friend even wanted to come back the next day for lunch just to have it again. Recommended ++ if you’re ever in Selcuk.

Awesome lamb and chicken satay. Kebabs were juicy and absolutely delicious. Kept adding to our order 😆. The host is especially kind and helpful. Highly recommended.

The food was amazing!!- the meat was amazingly seasoned and cooked. I recommend to also order the surmi with yogurt because its a combination to die for! The service was also lovely! When we walked in and asked for a table the woman was really nice and sweet! As Non Turkish people with almost no Turkish we thought we will have hard time getting food but everyone was really nice and explained to us in English! The place itself is in a small street but its lovely, the music, the lighting, everything. Id come back again! I recommend it!!💙

Fantastic food and fantastic service. Prices are awesome considering what you get! The owner offered us apple tea and a cup of ice seeing that our bottle of water had warmed in the sun, you can’t beat that service!

I am 56 years old and I have eaten the best ever by far chicken and meat çöp shish in Turkey. You must visit and enjoy the meals including yaprak sarma (grape leaf rolls) You will not regret and say I am glad I came — İYİ Kİ GELDİM

This restaurant is quite popular and has been a local favorite for years. The food was decent—tasty but not exceptional. The owner was very friendly and even treated us to some apple tea. The place is small, with just a few outdoor tables, but the abundance of flies made the experience a bit annoying.

The restaurant was recommended to us and it did not disappoint. We ordered lamb chops, lamb kebab and chicken kebab and it was really good. For the desert ee tried one local turkish pumpkin desert with nuts to split for us 4 and it was delicious. Price for 4 people was 61 euros (4x main dish, drink, only one desert and 4 turkish coffee

*Ephesus Köfte Hotspot* Located just a short distance from the Ephesus Ancient City, this humble eatery is a go-to spot for authentic Turkish köfte. The grilled meatballs are perfectly seasoned, juicy, and served hot with fresh bread, salad, and traditional sides. The restaurant is clean and spacious, with plenty of seating available. Parking near Ephesus is usually a challenge, but there’s a large parking lot midway between the ruins and the restaurant — we took a photo of it to remember. We parked there and after our meal, the attendant kindly let us go without charging since our stop was brief. It was a pleasant surprise! Considering the location near such a major tourist site, the prices and quality were excellent. This place is a hidden gem, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. #SelcukKoftecisi #EphesusKofte #LocalEatsTurkey #HiddenGemNearEphesus #FreeParkingTip

Very nice restaurant. It has indoor (Air-Conditioned) and outdoor seating. I had the spicy grilled meatballs with rice and a separate salad. The main plate has the meat, rice, tomato and side greens. It also comes with a flatbread which is very tasty. Everything was good. I paid $450 Lira.

This place was highly recommended by our tour guide. We came in for lunch, ordered a few too many things and realized too late that the portions were really big and shareable! Everything tasted really fresh and delicious and the overall bill was great value. We especially enjoyed the chicken kebab, and all of the veggie dishes were great - especially the eggplant dish which had a deep smoky flavour to it. They have plenty of seating both outdoors and indoors. Be sure to come extra hungry so you have room to try many delicious menu options!

Service was fast, got seated and did not wait long before food is served. Ordered spicy meatball and comes with fresh salad, juicy meatballs that had just right amount of spice and portion was just right for me. Finished the hot meal with a turkish coffee. Satisfying meal especially during cold winter night.

Food was super tasty and we loved that we could share everything. The staff was very quick and helpful, we ended up meeting the owner and he was also super polite. Be aware that on the weekends it does become crowded, and large parties often have to wait longer to be seated. I can’t recommend any dish in particular since I don’t remember the names, but everything was super tasty and worth trying!

Tourists on group tours are dragged here for subpar food. Since it’s wildly understaffed, our guide was actually assisting the waitstaff with serving and clearing dishes. You can’t trust the under-trained waitstaff to answer any questions accurately, particularly regarding ingredients — thus, dietary restrictions probably cannot be accommodated. The only food that was acceptable was the eggplant. The bread was merely passable. The meat platter was thoroughly unappetizing: unidentifiable fatty pieces, plus ground unidentifiable meats. Avoid this establishment!