Selçuk
Selçuk | |
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District and municipality | |
Coordinates: 37°57′N 27°22′E / 37.950°N 27.367°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | İzmir |
Government | |
• Mayor | Filiz Ceritoğlu Sengel (CHP) |
Area | 317 km2 (122 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 38,151 |
• Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 35920 |
Area code | 0232 |
Website | www |
Selçuk is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 317 km2,[3] and its population is 38,151 (2022).[1] The town Selçuk is located 2 kilometres (1 mile) northeast of the ancient city of Ephesus, that was once home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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,[citation needed] is also inside the town. Procopius said that the basilica was a most sacred and honoured place in Ephesus. It was severely damaged in the invasion of Selçuk Turks in 1090. The place was excavated in 1927, and Pope Paul VI paid it a visit and prayed there.[4]
History
Its previous Greek name, Agios Theologos (Άγιος Θεολόγος), referred to
It was a township in
(formerly Cumaovası) from northwest.In 1921, after the capture of the village by the
The old quarter of Selçuk retains much traditional Turkish culture. Ayasuluk 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. The hill itself is part of Ephesus UNESCO World Heritage Site.[8]
Ephesus Beach (Turkish: Pamucak) is one of the longest beaches (12 km) in Turkey and hosts five large hotels.
Composition
There are 14
Climate
Selçuk has a
with hot, dry summers, and cool, rainy winters.Climate data for Selçuk (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 13.6 (56.5) |
14.9 (58.8) |
17.9 (64.2) |
21.9 (71.4) |
26.8 (80.2) |
31.8 (89.2) |
34.6 (94.3) |
34.6 (94.3) |
30.6 (87.1) |
25.7 (78.3) |
19.8 (67.6) |
14.8 (58.6) |
24.0 (75.2) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 8.1 (46.6) |
9.3 (48.7) |
11.8 (53.2) |
15.4 (59.7) |
19.9 (67.8) |
24.7 (76.5) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.0 (80.6) |
22.7 (72.9) |
18.1 (64.6) |
13.0 (55.4) |
9.4 (48.9) |
17.3 (63.1) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.9 (39.0) |
4.8 (40.6) |
6.4 (43.5) |
9.4 (48.9) |
13.4 (56.1) |
17.4 (63.3) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.6 (67.3) |
15.7 (60.3) |
12.0 (53.6) |
7.9 (46.2) |
5.4 (41.7) |
11.3 (52.3) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 124.16 (4.89) |
102.95 (4.05) |
71.82 (2.83) |
46.75 (1.84) |
31.73 (1.25) |
7.46 (0.29) |
0.98 (0.04) |
0.3 (0.01) |
17.25 (0.68) |
43.15 (1.70) |
95.1 (3.74) |
124.96 (4.92) |
666.61 (26.24) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 9.0 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 9.7 | 59.5 |
Average relative humidity (%)
|
68.6 | 65.9 | 63.0 | 60.7 | 58.3 | 52.3 | 49.8 | 53.1 | 57.4 | 64.5 | 68.1 | 69.8 | 60.9 |
Source: NOAA[11] |
Sport
The youth football teams of the İzmir-based sports club
Notable people
- Bülent Cevahir (1992–), footballer
- Sultan Bayezid Iof the Ottoman Empire
- The Seven Sleepers (around 250 AD), a group of youths who hid inside a cave around Ephesus (modern-day Selçuk) to escape Roman persecutions of Christians and emerged 3 centuries later.
International relations
Selçuk is
See also
References
- ^ TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Büyükşehir İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "İl ve İlçe Yüz ölçümleri". General Directorate of Mapping. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Bruce, pp. 340, 341
- ^ Bruce F.F., " St John at Ephesus", The John Rylands University Library, 60 (1978), p. 339
- ISBN 9780330418799.
- ^ Νοταράς, Μ., "Εις την Ιωνίαν Αιολίαν και Λυδίαν πριν πενήντα χρόνια", Athens, December 1972, p. 95.
- ^ "Ephesus". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Table 1 Overview of the Köppen-Geiger climate classes including the defining criteria". Nature: Scientific Data.
- ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Selçuk". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Ertaç, Gürkan (4 May 2014). "'Önce Tesis' Dedi". Yeni Asır (in Turkish). Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Kardeş Şehirlerimiz". selcuk.bel.tr (in Turkish). Selçuk. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
External links
- "Selçuk" (PDF) (in Turkish). İzmir Chamber of Commerce. 2007.
- Selçuk District, governmental site
- Selçuk travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Selcuk places to visit
- Pictures of Selçuk
- Images of Selçuk Ayasoluk
- Selçuk Guide
- Şirince Information Guide
- Exploring St Johns Basilica and other ruins
- Alert - Travel scam operating in Selçuk