Selçuk

Selçuk is central town of Selçuk district, Ä°zmir Province in TURKEY, 18 km northeast of KuÅŸadası, 3 km northeast of Ephesus, 7 km House of the Virgin Mary. Its name comes from the Seljuk Turks who settled in the region by the 12th century.

Selçuk is known for its closeness to the ancient Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Seljukian 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 annual camel wrestling championship takes place in Selçuk in the Winter, at near Ephesus

Selçuk is the one of most favourite touristic places in TURKEY.

Source: Wikipedia