The largest religious building after the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. The church, which was built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora, was designed as a cross planned. The cut stone blocks from the Temple of Artemis were used. From the Middle Ages Christians have become a pilgrimage site. One of the most valuable historical heritage in Selcuk. He visits here every year to become a million Christian pilgrims. UNESCO is listed.
The tomb of Hz. St. John (The St. Jean Theologos), one of the youngest apostles of the Gospel and the basilica built on it, is one of the most valuable places on the list. According to the Christian faith on the cross. Jesus entrusted his mother with John, the youngest and younger one.
Entrance fee is 10 TL.
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