# Things to see in Selçuk (Turkey): 17 places and when to go

> Selçuk is a town in Turkey, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Nature (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Temple of Artemis, Ephesus and Library of Celsus. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/selcuk/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Turkey · 37.9165, 27.3067
- **Places:** 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/historia/) (11) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/naturaleza/) (2) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/montana/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/espiritual/) (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/museos/) (1) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/playa/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** ADB Gaziemir, 44 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Selçuk

The places in and around Selçuk, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Temple of Artemis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/temple-of-artemis-artemision/): Temple in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World · 6.2 km
- [Ephesus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/efeso/): Ancient Greek city in Anatolia · 4.2 km
- [Library of Celsus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/library-of-celsus/): Library constructed over the burial of the Roman senator Ti. Iulius Celsus Polemaeanus in Ephesus · 3.9 km
- [House of the Virgin Mary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/casa-de-la-virgen-maria/): Catholic and Muslim shrine located on Mt. Koressos · 2.5 km
- [Claros](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/claros/): Ancient Greek sanctuary on Ionian coast · 14 km
- [Basilica of Saint John the Theologian](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/basilica-of-st-john/): Church building located on the Ayasoluk by Ephesus · 6.7 km
- [Church of Mary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/church-of-mary/): Very large church complex and adjoining buildings in Ephesus · 4.3 km
- [Ephesus Archaeological Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/museo-arqueologico-de-efeso/): Museum in Selçuk District · 6.5 km
- [Notion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/notion/): Ancient city of Ionia, in modern-day Turkey · 13 km
- [Ayasuluk Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/ayaslug/): Ancient mound and part of Ephesus UNESCO World Heritage Site · 6.9 km
- [Seven Sleepers cemetery (Ephesus)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/cave-of-the-seven-sleepers/): Cemetery and church with a cave associated with the legend of the Seven Sleepers, Ephesus · 5.1 km
- [Ladies Beach, Kuşadası](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/ladies-beach/): Beach in Kuşadası, Turkey · 9.8 km
- [Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/okuz-mehmet-pasa-kervansarayi/): Caravanserai in Kuşadası, Turkey · 7.7 km
- [Panayır Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/panayirdag/): Mountain in Turkey · 4.8 km
- [Ayasuluk Citadel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/the-grand-fortress-of-selcuk/): Fortress on the Ayasuluk hill · 6.9 km
- [Aqua Fantasy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/aqua-fantasy/): With kids · 2.5 km
- [Selçuk Baths](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/turkish-bath/): Hammam in Selçuk District · 6.9 km

## When to go to Selçuk

The best time to visit Selçuk is **April to June and September to October**; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 39 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 35 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 59 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 03 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 37 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 23 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 28 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 59 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 55 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 23 |

In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In June, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.

When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Selçuk

The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB, Gaziemir), 44 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.9165%2C27.3067)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.9165%2C27.3067)

## Other towns nearby

- [Söke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/soke/): 16 places · 21 km
- [Aydın](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/aydin/): 9 places · 48 km
- [İzmir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/esmirna/): 64 places · 60 km
- [Milas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/milas/): 6 places · 79 km
- [Manisa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/manisa/): 9 places · 80 km
- [Muğla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/mugla/): 18 places · 122 km

And all of Turkey, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Selçuk?

The best known: [Temple of Artemis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/temple-of-artemis-artemision/), [Ephesus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/efeso/), [Library of Celsus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/library-of-celsus/), [House of the Virgin Mary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/casa-de-la-virgen-maria/), [Claros](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/turquia/claros/). In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Selçuk?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.

### How do you get to Selçuk?

The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 44 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.9165%2C27.3067) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Selçuk as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).