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Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Selcuk, Turkey
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Ranked #4 of 13 attractions in Selcuk
Type: Ancient Ruins
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Owner description: Several years after the death of Christ, St. John brought the Virgin Mother to this house located on the slopes of Bülbül Mountain. It is believed... more » Owner description: Several years after the death of Christ, St. John brought the Virgin Mother to this house located on the slopes of Bülbül Mountain. It is believed the Virgin Mary lived in this house until she died at the age of 64. « less
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Istanbul-Turkey
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Yes, this is a peacefull place... Yes, the nature around is lovely.... but other than that, it's hard to understand why so many people visit this place. There are no archeological evidence that show Virgin Mary lived here (the story is based on a dream about Virgin Mary that an Austrian nun had back in 18th century), so its spritiual... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Virgin Mary's House is about 10 km from Selcuk. If you plan to visit Ephesus as well, then I recommend that you negotiate with a taxi driver to take you there (20TL should be more than enough). On their way back they can drop you at the Ephesus entrance. They may suggest that they pick you up at the exit... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

A very nice house, where you can walk inside on a lovely spot. Outside is a wall to put on your written prayings. We were moved here.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We loved this beautiful place with such special meaning. There's not much to it really but the grounds are beautiful and the feeling there is so peaceful. But the fact that we had to pay a fee to get in disturbed us especially since we were told it was a fee that goes to the City of Selcuk and not... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

It costs around 7 dollars and it's probably a half hour line to go into a 1 room house with no decoration, not to mention it takes about 10 minutes to drive up the mountain it is on. Unless you are interested in seeing it or feel religiously motivated, it really isn't worth your time.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

This was the first stop of our Ephesus tour. We were there around 9:30 AM and it was already crowded with tourists and kids on a field trip. Nevertheless, the area was still serene and tranquil. The house was located on top of a hill and surrounded by beautiful woods. An old bronze statue of the Virgin Mary stood a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

I'm not sure we buy the story that this is where Mary lived, but if you are visiting Ephesus then it is worth the stop. Small house/shrine. Be sure and take a bottle and get some Holy water to bring home.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Only 6km, we can do it... was our first thinking... however it was 6km climbing... I recomend to go by táxi or bus. On the way the sight is great, but wen you arrive after 1 1/2 hour walk the virgin Mary's House is a vision... peacefull and quite mistic. Comparing from other pilgrimage places it's no comercial, which is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

This was a beautiful place and i felt no matter there was a sense of peace here will visit again loved it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

On my first day in Turkey, I joined an Ephesus Tour and the first stop was at a very remote place in one of the mountainous areas of Selcuk, Turkey. And an amazing surprise which I can call a blessing awaits me....The Virgin Mary's house. Growing up in a Catholic environment, I was never taught that St. John brought with... More

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