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Temple of Artemis

A sight in Center, Selçuk, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Any.

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Temple of Artemis in Center, Selçuk
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Why go

Site of an ancient Wonder of the World, now one re-erected column in a marsh.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Selçuk, alongside 6 sights, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to eat. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Kybele Gastro and Ephesus Museum. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Center
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Any

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Selçuk, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Kybele Gastro

    Well-reviewed Selçuk restaurant for Aegean and Turkish dishes.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Ephesus Museum

    Finds from Ephesus, including two statues of Artemis.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Basilica of St. John

    Ruins of Justinian's basilica over the traditional tomb of John the Apostle.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Selçuk Saturday Market

    Large weekly market of Aegean produce, olives and cheeses.

    Shopping · 0.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Ephesus Ancient City

    Roman port city with the Library of Celsus and a 25,000-seat theater.

    Sight · 2.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Terrace Houses

    Roofed Roman villas with mosaics and wall paintings inside Ephesus.

    Sight · 2.3 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Temple of Artemis is a stop on our Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Selçuk

2 more curated sights in Selçuk. See the full Selçuk guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Selçuk run from 12°C in January to 39°C in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Temple of Artemis itself, we suggest: Any.

Modelled monthly averages for Selçuk from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Selçuk weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Atatürk, Park İçi Yolu No:12, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye
Coordinates
37.94958, 27.36391
Destination
Selçuk, Turkey

Temple of Artemis: quick answers

How much time do you need at Temple of Artemis?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Temple of Artemis. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Temple of Artemis?

Our pick: Any. Insider tip: Brief stop; storks often nest on the column.

Is Temple of Artemis free?

Yes, we list Temple of Artemis as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Temple of Artemis?

Temple of Artemis is at Atatürk, Park İçi Yolu No:12, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Türkiye, in Center. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Temple of Artemis?

Temple of Artemis appears on Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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