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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