Selçuk

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Selçuk
—  Town  —
The grand fortress of Selçuk on Ayasoluk Hill
Location of Selçuk within Turkey.
Selçuk is located in Turkey
Selçuk
Location of Selçuk within Turkey.
Coordinates: 37°57′N 27°22′E / 37.950°N 27.367°E / 37.950; 27.367
Country  Turkey
Region Aegean
Province İzmir
Government
 • Mayor Hüseyin Vefa Ülgür (CHP)
 • Governor Ayhan Boyacı
Area[1]
 • District 279.85 km2 (108.05 sq mi)
Population (2012)[2]
 • Urban 28,213
 • District 34,587
 • District Density Bad rounding here120/km2 (Bad rounding here320/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 35920
Area code(s) 232
Licence plate 35 Lxx XX
Website http://www.selcuk.bel.tr

Selçuk is the central town of Selçuk district, İzmir Province in Turkey, 2 km (1.2 miles) northeast of ancient city Ephesus.

Its original Greek name, (Άγιος Θεολόγος) referred to John the Theologian. Under the Ottoman Empire, it was known as Ayasoluk (Ottoman Turkish: Ayasluğ). In 1914, it was renamed Selçuk after the Seljuk Turks who first led incursions into the region in the 12th century.

Three periods of history in Selçuk: Temple of Artemis (front), Isa Bey Mosque built by the Seljuk Turks (middle), the Ottoman castle (far)
The Isa Bey Mosque on Ayasoluk Hill

It was a township in Kuşadası district till 1954 and Torbalı between 1954-1957. It finally became a district in 1957. Its neighbours are Torbalı from north, Tire from northeast, Germencik from east, Kuşadası from south, Aegean Sea from west and Menderes (formerly Cumaovası) from northwest.

Selçuk is one of the most visited touristic 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, is also inside the town. The old quarter of Selçuk retains much traditional Turkish culture.

Ayasoluk Hill dominates the surrounding area, with several historical buildings on its slopes, including the İsa Bey Mosque built by the Aydinoglu Turks in 1375, and the Grand Fortress.

Ephesus Beach(Turkish: Pamucak) is one of the longest beaches (12 km) in Turkey and hosts 5 large hotels.

The local Selçuk Ephesus Airport and Selçuk Training Center of the Turkish Aeronautical Association is only 3 kilometers away from Selçuk, offering piloting, parachuting, and microlight training. Parachute championships are held there every summer (usually late August).

The annual camel wrestling championship takes place at Selçuk-Pamucak (Ephesus Beach) in January, near Ephesus

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Ephesus Beach Hotels [edit]

  • Hotel Ephesus Princess*****
  • Aqua Fantasy Aquapark Hotel & SPA*****
  • Sürmeli Ephesus Resort*****
  • Richmond Ephesus Hotel*****
  • Burc Club Hotel****

Twin cities [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05. 
  2. ^ "Population of province/district centers and towns/villages by districts - 2012". Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS) Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2013-02-27. 

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Settlements in Selçuk District, İzmir, Turkey
Municipalities:
Shows the Location of İzmir province

Coordinates: 37°57′N 27°22′E / 37.950°N 27.367°E / 37.950; 27.367

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