Selçuk

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This article is about the town. For the medieval Turkish leader, see Seljuk. For other uses, see Selçuk (disambiguation) and Seljuk (disambiguation).
Selçuk
Town
The grand fortress of Selçuk on Ayasoluk Hill
The grand fortress of Selçuk on Ayasoluk Hill
Location of Selçuk within İzmir Province.
Location of Selçuk within İzmir Province.
Selçuk is located in Turkey
Selçuk
Selçuk
Location of Selçuk within İzmir Province.
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Country  Turkey
Region Aegean
Province İzmir
Government
 • Mayor Dahi Zeynel Bakıcı (AKP)
 • Governor Ayhan Boyacı
Area[1]
 • District 279.85 km2 (108.05 sq mi)
Population (2012)[2]
 • Urban 28,213
 • District 34,587
 • District density 120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 35920
Area code(s) 232
Vehicle registration 35 Lxx XX
Website www.selcuk.bel.tr

Selçuk is the central town of Selçuk district, İzmir Province in Turkey, 2 kilometres (1 mile) northeast of the ancient city of Ephesus.

Its original Greek name, Agios Theologos (Άγιος Θεολόγος) referred to John the Theologian. In the 14th century, it was the capital of the Emirate of Aydin. Under the Ottoman Empire, it was known as Ayasoluk. 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
Selçuk town and castle in 1970

It was a township in Kuşadası district till 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 tourist 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 Aydinids in 1375, and the Grand Fortress.[citation needed]

Selçuk town and Isa Bey mosque from the castle in 1970

Ephesus Beach (Turkish: Pamucak) is one of the longest beaches (12 km) in Turkey and hosts five large hotels.[citation needed]

Sport

The youth football teams of the İzmir-based sports club Altınordu S.K. play their home matches in the Altınordu Selçuk-Efes Football Complex, which is located WSW of Selçuk. With five football fields, the venue is the largest in İzmir Province.[3]

Notable people

International relations

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Turkey

Twin towns – Sister cities

Selçuk is twinned with:

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See also

References

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External links

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