Things to Do in Söke

There are 2 attractions in Söke. Ephesus, ancient greco-roman city with well-preserved ruins, is the most popular.

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Ephesus

Ancient Greco-Roman city with well-preserved ruins

Religious Site

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Library of Celsus

Roman library ruin notable for ornate façade columns

Archaeological Site

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Temple of Artemis

Ancient Ionic temple once one of the Seven Wonders

Temple

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Miletus

Ancient Greek city and archaeological ruins near Didim

Religious Site

5

Priene

Remarkably preserved ancient Ionian city with Hellenistic ruins

Archaeological Site

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House of the Virgin Mary

Catholic and Muslim pilgrimage shrine near Ephesus

Temple

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Didyma

Ancient Greek sanctuary and ruined Temple of Apollo

Archaeological Site

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Seikilos epitaph

Ancient Greek musical inscription and the oldest complete song

Monument

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Magnesia on the Maeander

Ancient Ionian city ruin near Maeander River

Ruins

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Lake Bafa

Coastal lagoon connected to the Aegean, rich in ruins

Lake

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Myus

Ancient Ionian city ruins on Turkey's Aegean coast

Archaeological Site

12

Claros

Ancient Ionian sanctuary and oracle site near İzmir

Archaeological Site

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İsa Bey Mosque

13th-century Seljuk mosque with monumental portal

Mosque

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Basilica of St. John

Byzantine basilica near Ephesus, tomb of St. John

Church

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Dilek Peninsula-Büyük Menderes Delta National Park

National park combining coastal cliffs and important wetlands

Park

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İlyas Bey Mosque

Seljuk-era mosque with ornate stone carvings in Aydın

Mosque

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Church of Mary

Small historic church in İzmir Province

Church

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Ephesus Archaeological Museum

Museum exhibiting artifacts from nearby ancient Ephesus

Museum

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Panionium

Ancient Ionian sanctuary and federal meeting site

Archaeological Site

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Notion (ancient city)

Ancient Ionian city with Hellenistic ruins

Archaeological Site

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Heraclea at Latmus

Ruins of an ancient Greek city near Lake Bafa

Archaeological Site