Hotel Address: Artemis Hotel - ataturk mahlesi 1012 sokak no:2 selcuk izmir turkey
Property Description: Artemis Hotel is located in sunny Selcuk, the home of Ephesus, only five kilometers from the Aegean Sea. Artemis Hotel boasts 20 recently renovated guestrooms all with private bathrooms, air conditioning and new orthopedic beds. The Artemis Hotel accommodates in all seasons. During the summer one can enjoy meals at Artemis Hotel in the marvelous courtyard beneath the orange tree, absorbing the sounds of the waterfall and the sweet scent of fresh flowers. In the winter guests are invited inside the traditional and cozy pillow lounge to enjoy music and a nargile (water pipe) by the fireplace. Selcuk is a country town renowned for its olive oil, edible flowers and wild greens. The restaurant of Artemis Hotel serves regional fresh food and traditional cuisine. Guests are encouraged to visit the kitchen.
Location (View Location Map): Artemis Hotel is located in the centre of sunny country town of Selcuk, the home of Ephesus, only five kilometers from the Aegean Sea.
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Selçuk is the central town of Selçuk district, İzmir Province in Turkey. The town is located on the western edge of the Aegean Region of Turkey, which is on the seashore and has clean natural sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Being one of the most visited touristic destinations within Turkey, Selçuk is known for its closeness to the ancient city of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary and Seljukian works of art.
Selçuk history date back to 8000 B.C., not only famed for historic, but also an important centre for three religions, all of which spread throughout the world. It was first a center of pagan worship in the polytheist world of antiquity. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World was built here. Millions descended to Selçuk each year to visit the house of Virgin Mary and also St. John's Basilica. The İsa Bey Mosque, İsa Bey Baths and The Monumental Tomb are significant examples of architecture from the Islamic era.
Besides the historical richness around the area, Selçuk is worth seeing with the places of superb natural beauty surrounding the town. The Famous Camel Wrestling Festival takes place on the third weekend of January, the Selçuk-Ephesus Festival of Culture, Art
and Tourism, takes place on the first week of September and the Traditional Oil-Wrestling takes place on April.