House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi) in Selçuk

House of the Virgin Mary (Meryem Ana Evi)

Selçuk, Turkey

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Shrine in Turkey

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Is Mary's house in Turkey real?

The House of the Virgin Mary is located in modern Turkey. It is situated on Mount Koressos (also known as Bülbüldağı), which is about 5 kilometers away from the ancient city of Ephesus, and 7 kilometers away from the modern-day town of Selçuk.

Can you visit Mary's house in Ephesus?

On top of the Mt. Koressos, overlooking Ephesus lies a small brick house which is hidden among all kinds of Mediterranean trees. To be able to reach the Virgin Mary house, visitors follow the road goes up to the mountain and pass among tangerine, pomegranate and olive gardens.