🏛️ House of Virgin Mary
Pilgrimage site near Ephesus, traditionally venerated as Mary's final residence
📌 Fast Facts
- Located approximately 7 km south of Ephesus archaeological site, Izmir Province, Türkiye
- Stone structure dated to the 1st century CE, with later Byzantine and Ottoman modifications
- UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed as part of Ephesus in 2015)
- Venerated by Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Muslim pilgrims; open to visitors year-round
The House of Virgin Mary, situated on Bülbül Dagh mountain near the ancient city of Ephesus, is a stone structure traditionally believed to be the final residence of Mary, mother of Jesus. Archaeological evidence indicates the building dates to the 1st century CE, though its identification with Mary relies significantly on 19th-century visions and tradition rather than conclusive documentary evidence. The site has attracted pilgrims of multiple faiths for centuries and remains an active place ...