Ephesus, Bodrum & the South Aegean - Discover Turkey: Experience the Best of Turkey - page 331

Eating

10 Ejder Restaurant E2

11 Market D4

12 Selçuk Köftecisi D4

13 Wallabies Aquaduct Restaurant E2

Drinking

14 Amazon B3

15 Destina Cafe & Bar B3

16 Odeon Beer Garden B1

BASILICA OF ST JOHN
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(St Jean Caddesi; admission " 5; 8.30am-6.30pm summer, to 4.30pm winter) Even after a century of
restoration, this once-great basilica of Byzantine Emperor Justinian (r 527-65) remains a
skeleton of its former self. Nevertheless, it makes for a pleasant stroll, with excellent hill-
top views.
The church was inspired by the local connection with St John, who reportedly visited
Ephesus twice and wrote his gospel on this hill. These legends, and the existence of a 4th-
century tomb supposedly housing John's relics, inspired Justinian to build the basilica
here. In Byzantine times, the site drew thousands of pilgrims.

| Ruin

AYASULUK FORTRESS
(St Jean Caddesi; admission €8; 8.30am-6.30pm summer, to 4.30pm winter;) Selçuk's crowning
achievement is accessed via the Basilica of St John - and on the same ticket. The partially
restored fortress's remains date from Byzantine and Ottoman times.

| Castle

Sleeping

Selçuk specialises in good-value, family-run pensions, though more upscale hotels exist,
too. Alongside the attentive service, free extras and bus station pick-ups, there can be
pressure to buy (carpets, tours etc). You should be OK at the following.

ATILLA'S GETAWAY € | Hostel