One of the 7 wonders of the world, Temple of Artemis, is a place with historical ruins near the Ancient City of Ephesus in İzmir-Selçuk. It is very important as it is the first temple made of marble in the world.. Although only a few marble blocks remain from the temple, it is surprising that it is one of the most sought-after places in Ephesus.
The Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana, is said to be located in the Ancient City of Ephesus today.. However, it is not within the area of the Ancient City of Ephesus, it is located 20-25 minutes’ walk from the ancient city.
When you look at the photos of the Temple of Artemis from Google, you cannot see the solid and stylishly built structure you see today.. Known as the Temple of Artemis, this place has only a few marble pillars and a few stone fragments left from the temple.. In addition, a replica temple is planned to be built in the Ephesus region, exactly the same as the temple.. Of course, since there is nothing clear, there is no information about when it will be done.
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Information About the Temple of Artemis
History of the Temple of Artemis 7 B.C.. going into the century. It is said that the construction of the temple took 120 years.
The temple’s Latin name is known as Artemisium, and the architecture of the temple is known as Chersiphron in Greek.. In the first years of its construction, the temple was visited by many people, from kings to artists, from traders to travelers, and was used as a religious structure where they offered their wishes and beliefs to the goddess.
4. After the full acceptance of Christianity in the century, the temple was completely destroyed by St. John Chrysostom.
Entry to the Temple of Artemis is free. Although the visiting hours of the temple are known as 09:00-19:00, since there is no security guard at the entrance or around the area where the ruins are located, I think you can visit it whenever you want.
Where is the Temple of Artemis, How to Get there ?
You can easily reach the temple in Izmir-Selçuk within 15-20 minutes on foot from the Selcuk terminal.. After walking for 15 minutes on the way to the Ancient City of Ephesus, you will definitely see the tour buses or the crowd on your right.. If you go towards this crowd you see, you can see the ruins from the temple. don’t forget to go. “Is this Artemis?”
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Places to Visit Around the Temple of Artemis
Isa Bey Mosque
After a short walk from the Artemis Temple to the main road to the left (Selçuk terminal), a road turns left. You will see.
Also, there is a signpost at the beginning of this road (Church of St Jean). The mosque is located on this road leading to St Jean’s Church.. Anyway, if you walk to the temple from the Selcuk terminal, you will see this fork before you come to the temple.. You can also see the Isa Bey Mosque and Selcuk Castle from inside the temple.
Isa Bey Mosque To give a brief information about the Mosque, the mosque was built by Isa Bey, son of Mehmet Bey, the founder of Aydınoğulları Principality. A historical building built in 1375. Its architect is known as Architect Ali from Damascus.. 19. It is said that many parts used in the construction of this mosque, which is estimated to have also been used as a caravanserai in the 16th century, were brought from the Ephesus Ruins.
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As a result of the earthquake, one of them was completely destroyed. , the minaret balcony of one of them was destroyed and I think it was not restored or rebuilt in order not to spoil the historical structure.
The verses carved in marble on the mosque door and the rich stone decorations are worth seeing. Today, the mosque, which is open to both visitors and worship, is among the places to visit in Selçuk.
2nd St Jean Church
Saint Jean Church, You can reach the entrance of the church by taking the gentle slope right next to the İsa Bey Mosque in 2-3 minutes.. You can see the model showing the old version of the church around the church.
To give brief information about the church, also known as St. John’s Basilica, St. Jean is known as one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ.. After St. Jean dies, he is buried on Ayasuluk Hill and a wooden-roofed church is built over the grave.. The Byzantine Emperor Justinien, who then took action to build a new one, laid the foundations of today’s church ruins. You can see the Hisar Mosque. The church was built in a cruciform plan and is considered the most important and largest religious building in the city of Ephesus, after the Temple of Artemis.
In the church, you can see the tomb of St Jean under the main dome.
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This church, which has a magnificent view, is also known as St. John’s Church.
St Jean’s Church entrance fee 2020 : 20 TL. You can visit this place for free with the Müzekart.. Otherwise, I would definitely recommend getting this card from the archaeological sites or museums you first visited in Izmir or Ephesus.. İzmir, especially Selçuk-Ephesus, cannot be visited without a museum card.
St Jean Church visiting hours : You can visit here between 08:00-19:00. Do not forget that it may close 1-2 hours earlier during the winter months.
3.Selçuk (Ayasuluk) Castle
Just behind St Jean Church, the magnificent The castle that welcomes you with its splendor is known as Selçuk or Ayasuluk Castle.. Solid structures that you can see when you enter the castle, which has two main gates; The cisterns, a few residences belonging to the soldiers, a bath and a part of the minaret of the Kale mosque were destroyed.
As a result of the excavations, the foundations of the houses located right next to the mosque were unearthed.. The Temple of Artemis is a building known as the symbol of Seljuk, which you can take a look at after your tour, with both its walls and its different view.. However, do not include these two places in your temple tour, as it may take longer to get there from the temple.. So, go directly to the Ancient City of Ephesus from the Selcuk terminal and take a look at the Cave of the Seven Sleepers on the way back.
These 4 historical places, including the temple, are very close to each other, so you don’t need any means of transportation.
Note : There are no places to buy food or drink around the Temple of Artemis.. You can get your beverage and food needs from the places around the Isa Bey Mosque.
Artemis Temple, St Jean Church, Isa Bey Mosque and Selcuk Castle are among the places to visit in Izmir. It is one of the places that should not be missed with its historical texture and different stories.
