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Basilica of St. John and Ayasuluk Castle in Selçuk

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    November 25, 2018

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    Just below the citadel Emperor Justinian (6th century) built this basilica in honor of St. John. After returning from exile in Patmos, the apostle wrote his gospel there before he died. He meets him at every turn, from frescoes from the 11th century, where he is depicted together with Jesus, to his burial chamber in the crypt. The St. John's Church with its three naves and the transept terminating apse is a typical example of early Byzantine church buildings. As a forward-looking innovation, however, it was overgrown with six domes.
    Source: viamichelin.de/web/Touristische-Attraktion/Selcuk-_-Johanneskirche_von_Ephesos_Selcuk-a5r5z3sh
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    October 23, 2021

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    Access via the Johanneskirche (entrance fee)
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    Distance 710 m

    Uphill 0 m

    Downhill 40 m

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