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8) The House of Virgin Mary

It is a popular place of pilgrimage for Catholics, where Virgin Mary spends the rest of her life and dies. Located on top of Bulbul Mountain, it also gives the visitors a panoramic view over the town.

How to Go??? The House of Virgin Mary is 9km far from Selcuk and can be reached by taxies except the tour buses or your private car.

9) Belevi Mausoleum

After the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus -one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Belevi Mausoleum is considered to be the largest tomb of the ancient Anatolia. The total height of the tomb is approximately 23meters except the roof part. The exact size of the tomb is not certain, as the whole roof has not been unearthed yet. The lion and griffon statues, on top of the roof are now displaying in the Ephesus and Izmir Museums. Dating back to the Hellenistic Age, Belevi Mausoleum is worth seeing with its impressive architectural ornaments as well as the Corinth heads.

How to Go??? Belevi Mausoleum is on the motorway to Izmir, 11km far from Selcuk and can be reached by the minibuses to the villages nearby the ancient site or a taxi, alternatively.

10) Sirince

It is a pretty authentic village, with a panoramic view and breezing air. A narrow mountain road with the gardens of peach and grape vines reaches to Sirince. The typical village houses decorated traditionally, attract all visitors.

How to Go??? Sirince is located 8km east of Selcuk and can be reached by the minibuses from the bus station in every 15 minutes

11) Camlik Museum

Camlik, housing a TCDD open-air Steam Locomotives Museum, is set in idyllic natural surroundings, inside the pine trees. The area is also an ideal place for relaxation.

How to Go??? Camlik is 11km far from Selcuk and can be reached by the minibuses in the direction of Aydin.

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