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Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 28 attractions in Ephesus
Traveller 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 » 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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Attraction type: Ancient ruins
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: Ephesus
Turkey

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3 of 5 stars
Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
22 Sep 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This was our first ever visit to the Virgin Mary's House and the way people were treated, it will be our last. Due to the volume of people attending the sight, the staff on hand just rush you through with no consideration for where people have come from and to what this place means to people. Inside the house there... more

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1 of 5 stars
Montreal
13 Sep 2009

Personnally, I though the House of Virgin Mary was definitely not worth the price or the trip. There is nothing extraordinary nor exceptional about it; it was just a small very old house. If you visit it with a guided tour, they will explain you the whole Ste-Catherine story and why they *think* this was the house of Mary. The... more

23 Jul 2009

We took a great cruise to mediterrenean sea with "Seadream Yacht Club" and everything was great. We had great time during our trip to Turkey, since it was our second time we decided to visit the House of Mary near Ephesus. I do not want to spoil the good parts so all I can say is be sure to visit... more

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3 of 5 stars
california
1 Apr 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Worth seeing just for the concept of seeing Mary’s house, but this site is so touristy it’s sad. It has been decorated inside with lots of Catholic relics, and a nun presides over the doorway. It takes 2 minutes to walk through. more

20 Dec 2007
10
people found this review helpful

We had a private guide from Ekol Travel which I highly recommend. He got us there way ahead of the tour buses, so we had this place to ourselves. It was quiet and peaceful as it should have been . A place of great beauty and great spirituality. Take your time and a glass bottle to collect water from the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
9 Jul 2005
29
people found this review helpful

So many religious sites are overwhelmed by tour buses, but the House of mary near Ephesus is an exception. While it is a small building, there are ample spots in the vicinity to sit and reflect on Mary's role to Christianity. Shaded. Clean restrooms, and men, you'll have a great view of the valley when standing in your facility. Ephesus... more

7 Feb 2005
37
people found this review helpful

This has got to be one of the best parts of any cruise. The trip is by bus and travels up the mountain right up by the house. The bus will park in a big parking lot right up in the middle of the mountain and you walk a little ways and your there. If you are in a wheelchair... more

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