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Selçuk–Ephesus · Place 6 · 17M
İsa Bey Mosque
Indoor access needs confirmation
An Aydinid mosque on the west slope of Ayasuluk, with a stone façade and domed roof.
Suggested time30 min only if access is confirmed
Elevation & effort17 m · Moderate slope
Best windowDaylight or towards sunset for the exterior.
Walking noteSlopes or uneven ground.
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Walk down the west side of the basilica hill, then use central streets to return towards the aqueduct.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
The mosque was commissioned by İsa Bey in 1375. It reopened for worship on 28 February 2025 after restoration.
Why visit
To see Byzantine and Aydinid buildings side by side on Ayasuluk.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Ask about visiting arrangements at the entrance and leave space for worshippers.
