🏛️ 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 ...