Basilica of St. John
St. Jean Bazilikası · 셀추크
church building located on the Ayasoluk by Ephesus
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Ayasuluk Hill, the crowning height of Selçuk. You are standing within the remains of the Basilica of St. …
Listen in the app2The Gate of Persecution
Your entry into the sacred precinct is through the formidable 'Gate of Persecution.' This massive stone portal was part of the fortifications built to protect the basilica and the surrounding settlement during the turbulent…
Listen in the app3The Tomb of the Apostle John
We now approach the spiritual heart of the basilica: the Tomb of St. John. …
Listen in the app4The Baptistry and the Sacred Bath
To the north of the main nave lies the baptistry, one of the best-preserved sections of the complex. This octagonal building features a central, cross-shaped pool set into the floor. …
Listen in the app5The Treasury and Mosaics
Continuing through the northern section, we find the Treasury, or Skeuophylakion. This was the highly secure room where the basilica’s most precious items were kept—golden chalices, jeweled reliquaries, and the sacred liturgical…
Listen in the app6The Atrium and the View of the Artemision
As we move toward the western end of the basilica, we enter the Atrium, a large open courtyard that once served as a gathering space for worshippers before they entered the church. Surrounded by colonnaded walkways, the atrium…
Listen in the app7The Inner Castle (Ayasuluk Castle)
If you continue further up the hill from the basilica, you will reach the Ayasuluk Castle, the highest point of the site. While the basilica was a place of prayer, the castle was a place of survival. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we depart from the Basilica of St. John, take a final look at the majestic marble columns and the high walls of the castle. …
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What is Basilica of St. John?
Basilica of St. John is a place in 셀추크 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 셀추크 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.9525, 27.3678 |
| Last updated |
