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Selзuk
The nearby town of Selзuk is dominated by a Byzantine
citadel which stands close to the 6th century basilica of
St. John built on the site of the Apostle's tomb. The 14th
century Isa Bey Mosque, next to the basilica is accessed
through its typical Seljuk portal. The Archaeological Museum
houses an impressive collection of statues and other finds
recovered during the excavations of Ephesus. The nearby
Turkish Bath Museum , built in the 16th century, shows Turkish
life at the hamam (bath). The Ephesus International Festival
is held annually in May.
It is recorded that St. John brought the Virgin Mary to
Ephesus. after the death of Christ and that she spent her
last days in a small house (Meryemana Evi) built for her
on Bьlbьldagi (Mt Koressos). Now a popular place
of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims the house has received
the official sanction of the Vatican, and Christians observe
a commemoration ceremony every year on August 15th. Near
Selзuk in Зamlik is a TCDD Open-air Steam
Locomotives Museum. 9 km east of Selзuk is Sirince,
known for its traditional 19th-century village houses, some
of which have been converted into guest-houses. Wine produced
in this small hillside Turkish village, which itself resembles
an open-air museum. 18 km from Selзuk are wine-houses,
for tasting the wines.
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